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Measures targeted at a particular group and intended to eliminate and prevent discrimination or to offset disadvantages arising from existing attitudes, behaviours and structures.

 

Additional notes and information

Sources

(1) European Commission (1998). 100 Words for Equality: A Glossary of Terms on Equality between Women and Men; (2) Gender Equality Commission of the Council of Europe (2015). Gender Equality Glossary; (3) Council Conclusions on the effectiveness of institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women and gender equality, 2013. Available at:

http://www.coe.int/t/DGHL/STANDARDSETTING/EQUALITY/06resources/Glossarie...

Relations

Related term:
gender mainstreaming, positive measures, proactive measures
URI: 
https://eige.europa.eu/taxonomy/term/1389
Filed under: 
Decision-making and power
Inclusive decision-making

 

The concepts and definitions found in this glossary were published in 2016, and some may be out-of-date. EIGE is currently looking into which terms may need to be updated in the future.