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.
It explores the origins and evolution of mainstreaming, the theory’s contribution to gender equality 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, taking into account the multidimensionality of gender equality. Finally, the book considers the limits of gender mainstreaming amid economic, migration and political challenges.
This important book is a welcome contribution to discussions about gender equality in European societies looking at the interplay of policies, culture and public opinion.
Table of Content
Introduction
1. Gender equality and gender mainstreaming: the issue of equal opportunities in the European context
2. Gender mainstreaming in Europe: legislation and cultural changes
3. Gender mainstreaming and social policies in Europe
4. Gender equality in Europe: measures and indicators
5. European gender cultures
6. Current challenges to gender mainstreaming in Europe
Conclusions
About the author
Isabella Crespi is Associate professor in Sociology at University of Macerata, Dept. Education, Italy, and member of ESA RN 13 Sociology of Families and Intimate Lives Advisory Board.
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