| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 198 pages) |
| Series |
Policy Press Shorts Research |
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Policy Press shorts. Research.
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| Contents |
One. Gender equality and gender mainstreaming: the issue of equal opportunities in the European context -- Two. Gender mainstreaming in Europe: legislation and cultural changes -- Three. Gender mainstreaming and social policies in Europe -- Four. Gender equality in Europe: measures and indicators -- Five. European gender cultures -- Six. Current challenges to gender mainstreaming in Europe |
| Summary |
With gender equality so prominent in contemporary public debate, this timely book reviews the impacts of gender mainstreaming on political, social, and cultural issues around Europe. It explores the origins and evolution of mainstreaming, the theory's contribution to gender legislation so far and its potential to drive change in the future. Drawing on extensive data, the book compares and contrasts progress in various European countries and considers the limits of gender mainstreaming amid economic and migration challenges. This important book is a welcome contribution to discussions about society's attitudes to men and women. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Gender mainstreaming -- Europe
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Sexism -- Europe
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Equality -- Europe
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
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Equality
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Gender mainstreaming
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Sexism
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Europe
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Crespi, Isabella, author.
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| ISBN |
9781447317722 |
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1447317726 |
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9781447317739 |
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1447317734 |
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