Behavioral design offers a new solution. Iris Bohnet shows that by de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts—often at low cost and high speed. It is against the backdrop of this view that the seven essays appearing in this book were written. However, the great benefit of exploring gender issues through a responsible business lens is that this requires us to also examine the wider gender impacts of business in the marketplace – for example, with regard to suppliers, supply ... Found inside – Page 1The collection of articles reveals how gender policies and cultural contexts interact with social practices of gender (in)equality. Found insideThe World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law examines laws and regulations affecting women’s prospects as entrepreneurs and employees across 190 economies. This book builds on the existing feminist international relations literature as well as lessons of past cases that reinforce the importance of including women in the post-conflict transition process, and are important to our general ... www.wageningenacademic.com/awlae4 This OECD report focuses on how best to close gender gaps under four broad headings: 1) Gender equality, social norms and public policies; and gender equality in 2) education; 3) employment and 4) entrepreneurship. Found inside – Page 64This is relevant to women in all sectors to assist in achieving sustainable development . There is no evidence that future UK government policy documents may give more attention to equality and specific gender issues relating to sustainable ... Feminist critique of US, UK, Swedish, and Dutch welfare systems, with proposals for achieving greater gender equality. Found insideMen's roles in building gender equality are currently on the public agenda. Across the globe, there are growing efforts to engage men and boys in building more equitable relations with women and girls. Found inside – Page 1The challenges of growth, job creation, and inclusion are closely intertwined. This volume brings together key research by IMF economists on issues related to gender and macroeconomics. The Fund has begun operationalizing gender issues in its work. The report makes the basic point that in spite of the impressive progress humanity has made on many fronts over the decades, it still remains deeply divided. Contributors discuss some key challenges in achieving gender equality in education, give examples of initiatives in a range of contexts, and make recommendations for action. This edited collection draws on and expands the findings from a pan-European research project undertaken during 2012-13 which was funded by the European Institute for Gender Equality and aimed to explore three key issues in relation to ... Found inside – Page 51The record groups of the single - industry unions usually include special files which are obviously relevant for research on ... themselves towards women's interests and gender equality issues ( demand for appropriate representation of women ... "The Index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education- and health-based criteria, and provides country rankings that allow for effective comparisons across regions and income groups, over time"--Page 3. This Handbook will fill this gap by synthesizing theory, research, policy, and workplace practice/organizational policy issues in one place. This book explores the discursive constructions of gender equality and the implications of these understandings in a broad range of policy fields. Master's Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Development Politics, St. John's University, language: English, abstract: Gender inequality in Kenya is real. This report is the culmination of the extensive and often ground-breaking work undertaken in the ILO's Women at Work Centenary Initiative. Grading Goal Four explores the tensions, threats and opportunities within Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education, aiming to support its rights-based implementation and to build capacity for strengthened monitoring and analysis ... Found inside – Page 372Whether the issue is a constitutional matter [ 17 ] First it is necessary to consider whether the case concerns a ... As appears in paras [ 29 ] – [ 30 ] below , this case also raises issues of gender equality relevant to the manner in which a court ... Found inside – Page 21... ( w ) Initiate , where necessary , gender equality legislation and create or strengthen , where appropriate , independent ... on gender equality and issues pertinent to the advancement of women ; Ensure the ongoing training on gender issues ... Found insideWith gender equality so prominent in public debate, this timely book reviews the impacts of gender mainstreaming on political, social and cultural issues around Europe. This book is an attempt to bring the gender and development debate full circle-from a much-needed focus on empowering women to a more comprehensive gender framework that considers gender as a system that affects both women and men. Found inside – Page 13Equality and justice The judiciary looks at gender issues Fall from grace GEOFFREY GIBSON reviews The Allens Affair *. LAW LINES here is a tendency to assume gender bias is only relevant to rape or sexual assault trials , but it is really a ... With gender equality so prominent in public debate, this timely book reviews the impacts of gender mainstreaming on political, social and cultural issues around Europe. This book combines analysis of policy and empirically based studies on gender, education, and development. Abstract: This paper reviews empirical findings from economic analyses of the role of gender equality and women's empowerment in reducing poverty and stimulating growth. This book is situated within the tradition of comparative gender studies. Found inside – Page 2003Box 2 Gender mainstreaming active labour market policies Step 1 . Getting organized • Are there any guidelines or targets set with regard to equal opportunities ? • Are all relevant stakeholders aware of the gender equality issues ? • Is there a ... Found inside – Page 25If the answer to either of these two questions is positive , gender is relevant to the issue in question and an assessment must be made of the potential gender impact of the policy proposal . Steps are also being taken to mainstream gender ... Found insideThis volume presents research that uses an industry-based approach to examine why this gender imbalance has proven so hard to shift, and explores strategies that are being adopted to try and bring about meaningful change in terms of women ... Found insideWhat are their views on 'gender equality', women's movements and feminism? The answers offered by this book are complex. Religion can be viewed as both a resource and a barrier to women's participation. Finally, this book demonstrates how plural pathways are possible; underpinned by different narratives about gender and sustainability, and how the choices between these are ultimately political. This report examines recent developments in gender equality in education, employment, entrepreneurship and public life. It contains one overview chapter and 24 short chapters, each with key findings and policy recommendations. Found insideAs she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book – to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. Found insideSetting the agenda for future research, this book will be useful for students of gender and politics, social movements, European integration, and policy studies, as well as for high-level policymakers, students, and feminist activists alike ... Completely updated and revised, this guide incorporates important information relevant to women workers such as women in development, gender mainstreaming, the glass ceiling and much more. This fascinating compilation of the recent data on gender differences in education presents a wealth of data, analysed from a multitude of angles in a clear and lively way. Found inside – Page 50Are representatives from the Ministry in charge of gender equality and gender equality focal points from line ministries ... 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