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Gender Mainstreaming

Gender Mainstreaming. An Approach. Common understanding of GM Goals of gender equality in TCA VENet Responsibilities Next Steps. Contents. Common Understanding.

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Gender Mainstreaming

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  1. Gender Mainstreaming An Approach

  2. Common understanding of GM Goals of gender equality in TCA VENet Responsibilities Next Steps Contents

  3. Common Understanding

  4. Is a strategy to consider the aspect of gender equality on different levels in any stage, process or outcome of a project. As there is no gender neutral reality, it means to consider the different life situations of men and women for every social action. Should enhance quality GM …

  5. GM is integrated in the overall strategy. All activities aim to reduce gender inequality in the labour market. This is manifested on the following levels: Understanding of GM in the Austrian DP as an example

  6. Level of strategy The DP commits itself to enhance equality in all its activities. It defines specific equality goals, lives and communicates these. Level of structure and process GM is an executive function (top down). The gender delegate supports the planning and implementation of equality as well as its evaluation. The gender perspective is integrated in all processes. Level of products Any development of a product is preceded by a gender analyses. Identification of a need of action, development of the goals of equality and implementation always follow the cycle Definition of a goal of gender equality Analyses of the problem Development of options Decision for a solution Realization of the decision Measurement of success

  7. What is the GM understanding of your DP? Where is it different to the Austrian understanding? What could be our common understanding of GM?

  8. Goals of Gender Equality

  9. VENet intends to develop a model that ALSO enhances equality of men and women in the labour market Overall Goal

  10. Consider different general conditions of men and women (e.g. mobility, care taking responsibilities…) Help to enlarge the spectrum of vocational choice of women by creating new professions (occupational images). In Austria almost 50% of the women choose one of only 3 professions, whereas the 3 favourite professions for men are chosen by only 20%) Do you know these figures for your country? Help reduce gender specific prejudices by creating awareness in the co-operating enterprises Subgoals (examples)

  11. Regarding development of VENet Model and support system Analyse different situation of men and women with statistics Formulate goals of gender equality on basis of these statistics with a target/actual comparison Develop a support system (check list, manual, consulting,…) how one can react to inequalities on the labour market when implementing the model How can we reach these goals?

  12. Regarding public relations (homepage, mainstreaming, final event) Use gender sensitive language How is this done in your language? Selecting pictures by avoiding stereotypes Equally represent and value qualities and performances of women and men distinguish used statistics according to gender

  13. Regarding our internal structures treat each other with respect and esteem agree that equality of treatment is a horizontal topic and gets incorporated into all activities document all activities reg. equality of treatment and GM, make aims transparent and report about progress

  14. Which goals have you got for your products?

  15. Responsibilities

  16. TCA Secretary: makes sure topic is raised and treated DP in charge of products: makes sure that products are “gendered”, implementation of aims regarding the product Moderation: makes sure that topic is treated appropriately, checks speaking time, makes sure everybody expresses her/his opinion Documentation: document treatment of topic accordingly Evaluator: makes sure that goals are well documented ways to reach aims are defined results are documented variations are explained Everybody is responsible for GM in his/her role and should question plans, decisions and actions critically at any time

  17. Next Steps

  18. Who is doing what until our next meeting? Commitments please….

  19. GM is… An integrated overall strategy, no extra burden An essential part of an Equal project Something that everybody is responsible for in her/his role Summary

  20. Thank you!

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