Supporting Female Leaders: Seven recommendations to promote gender equality in the political, business and social spheres

There is great interest in educational leadership in the early part of the 21stcentury. Because there is a general belief that the quality of leadership makes a main difference to any educational institution and student outcomes” (Bush, 2008:391).Even though women are lauded for having the right combination of skills for leadership which yield outstanding effectiveness, there appears to be a widespread belief that women often come in second to men when competing for upper level leadership positions (Eagly, 2007).The Government of Georgia and civil society organizations have a history of making efforts to promote gender equality in the country. In Georgia the achievement of gender equality was the main problem. However, from 2013 there have been many positive changes in Georgian legislative and civil society’s action. Georgian society strongly tends to promote gender equality at all levels of social spheres. Great efforts and active participation in the field of human rights changed the attitudes to women empowerment. The article will analyze the biases about women’s effective leadership in Georgian educational organizations, identify female leaders' perception by opposite gender in educational community, and measure the qualifications, leadership styles and effectiveness of women leaders in Georgian educational organizations.

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Women in legislature after II World War

Pedagogika Rodziny ◽

10.2478/fampe-2014-0006 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 55-63

Author(s):

Małgorzata Niewiadomska-Cudak

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Voting Rights ◽

World War ◽

National Parliaments ◽

The World ◽

Promote Gender Equality

Summary The article treats not only about the struggle of women to obtain voting rights. It is an attempt to answer the question as to why only so few women are in national parliaments. The most important matter of the countries in the world is to confront stereotypical perception of the roles of women and men in a society. It is necessary to promote gender equality in the world of politics.

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Positive Duties and Gender Equality

International Journal of Discrimination and the Law ◽

10.1177/135822910500800206 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 8 (1-2) ◽

pp. 91-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Colm O'cinneide

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Gender Discrimination ◽

Fourth Generation ◽

Positive Duty ◽

Public Authorities ◽

Substantive Equality ◽

Promote Gender Equality ◽

Positive Duties ◽

And Gender ◽

First Time

The imposition since 1998 of a variety of positive equality duties upon public authorities has attracted comparatively little academic attention. However, these duties are a central part of current government equality initiatives, increasingly constitute a major part of the work of the UK's equality commissions, and have been described as an essential part of a new ‘fourth generation’ of equality legislation. It now appears likely that a positive duty to promote gender equality will soon be imposed upon public authorities, which will complement similar race and disability duties. Will the introduction of this positive gender equality duty add to, detract or complement existing statutory provisions? Given the danger that ‘soft law’ initiatives may undermine existing anti-discrimination controls, will the duty provide a clear steer to public authorities, or will it lack teeth, substance and direction, and possibly even prove counter-productive? Such positive duties are designed to compensate for the limitations of existing anti-discrimination law, by requiring the taking of positive steps to promote equality and eliminate discrimination, rather than just compelling a reactive compliance with the letter of the (equality) law. The justifications in principle for the introduction of such duties are strong: for the first time, the introduction of a positive gender duty will impose a clear legislative obligation upon public authorities to adopt a substantive equality approach and to take proactive action to redress patterns of disadvantage linked to gender discrimination. Serious concerns do however exist as to the extent to which such duties can be enforced, and the danger that they will simply encourage greater bureaucratic activity at the expense of real change. The proposed gender duty, as with the other duties that have been introduced, is no panacea. Nevertheless, it does constitute a good start, can serve a useful function by empowering public authorities to take positive action, and if effectively used will be a very valuable point of pressure to push for better things.

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Can multinational firms promote gender equality? The role of labour mobility

Transnational Corporations ◽

10.18356/2076099x-27-3-10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 157-181

Author(s):

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Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Multinational Firms ◽

Labour Mobility ◽

Promote Gender Equality

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Women's movements and the State in Portugal: a State feminism approach

Sociedade e Estado ◽

10.1590/s0102-69922016000200008 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 459-486 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rosa Monteiro ◽

Virgínia Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Political Parties ◽

Gender Equality ◽

External Environment ◽

Present Situation ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

The State ◽

Women's Movements ◽

State Feminism ◽

Promote Gender Equality

Abstract This paper aims to contribute towards a better understanding of the dynamics of women's movements and their relations with institutions, political parties and the official mechanisms used to promote gender equality. It is the outcome of the first study on State feminism in Portugal. Our research was carried out using a case study which focused on the main gender equality official mechanism and its networks, which required a qualitative approach. We concluded that currently, while the Portuguese State is confronted with its persistent inability to implement gender equality policies, the present situation of Portuguese women's movements is that of redefining and adjusting to the major challenge of reinvention and resignification within a very difficult external environment.

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The Sustainable Developments Goals and Buddha’s Teachings

Historical Journal ◽

10.3126/hj.v12i1.35443 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 70-79

Author(s):

Sabita Dhakhwa

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Attitude Change ◽

Gender Based Violence ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Call To Action ◽

Loving Kindness ◽

Promote Gender Equality ◽

Development Goals ◽

Gender Based ◽

The Buddha

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The Buddha delivered several Dhamma discourses to diverse people in the various places for forty-five years; from the time he attained enlightenment until he entered into Mahaparinibbāna. These Dhamma discourses are related to non-violence, equality and peace. The elimination of all forms of gender based violence and promotion of equality are very much related with change of attitude and positive mind development. Moral conducts (Sila), Right speech, Right livelihood, Right understanding, practicing of loving kindness (Mettā, Saraniya Dhammas, etc are some of the Buddha’s teachings which can contribute to attitude change and positive mind development. The teachings of the Buddha are in harmony with the spirit of Gender equality goal of SDGs. Therefore, the article intends to throw light on the following aspects: What are the Buddha’s teaching for Gender equality? and how Buddha’s teachings can contribute to eliminate gender based violence and promote Gender equality which is one of the goal of SDGs.

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The Implementation Challenges to Women Protection Laws in Pakistan

Global Regional Review ◽

10.31703/grr.2018(iii-i).18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol III (I) ◽

pp. 253-264

Author(s):

Muhammad Zubair ◽

Syed Imran Haider ◽

Farhana Khattak

Keyword(s):

Political Parties ◽

International Development ◽

Gender Equality ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

The Political ◽

Structural Barriers ◽

Normative Structure ◽

Implementation Challenges ◽

Development Agenda ◽

Political Interests

Gender equality and the elimination of violence against women has been taken a high priority on the international development agenda. Pakistan has introduced different laws from time to time for the safety and protection of women across the country including the different provinces. The paper analyzed pro-women and girl laws in the provinces of Sindh and tried to find out the barriers in the implementation of such laws. The major barriers found include the structural barriers at the level of judicial, police and the system of prosecution. In addition, the socio-cultural normative structure of society is strongly patriarchal. The political interests of different leaders, as well as political parties, also get the issue of implementation compromised.

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BIAS GENDER DALAM BUKU PELAJARAN SKI TINGKAT MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH

Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies ◽

10.30821/jcims.v1i2.1724 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 248

Author(s):

Abdul Gani Jamora Nasution

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Gender Bias ◽

History Textbooks ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Course Materials ◽

Promote Gender Equality ◽

History Of ◽

The Government ◽

Materials Used ◽

Islamic Civilization

Abstrak: Artikel ini mengkaji persoalan bias gender dalam buku pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di tingkat Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Secara khusus, akan diteliti sejauhmana kemungkinan bias gender dalam pelajaran SKI untuk domain materi, gambar, dan rubrik. Data diperoleh melalui telaah dokumen, yaitu menganalisa buku pelajaran SKI yang biasa digunakan guru pada tingkat Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Kajian ini menemukan bahwa buku pelajaran SKI masih bias gender. Sebab itu, perlu dilakukan penulisan buku pelajaran untuk anak madrasah dengan memerhatikan asas kesetaraan gender, agar persoalan bias gender tidak dilestarikan oleh lembaga-lembaga pendidikan Islam di Indonesia. Temuan kajian ini dapat menjadi dasar bagi pemerintah, khususnya Kementerian Agama, dalam menentukan kebijakan tentang buku-buku pelajaran untuk madrasah yang seharusnya mengedepankan kesetaraan gender. Abstract: Gender Bias in History of Islamic Civilization (SKI) Course Materials at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Level. This article examines the issue of gender bias in Islamic civilization history textbooks at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah level. Specifically, this article examines the extent to which gender bias is possible in SKI lessons for material sphere, images and rubrics. The data obtained through the study of the document, by analyzing textbooks and course materials used by teachers at the level of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. This study found that SKI textbooks are still gender biased. Therefore, it is necessary to write textbooks for madrasah students by taking into account the principle of gender equality, so that gender bias issues are not preserved by Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. The findings of this study may serve as a basis for the government, in particular the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in determining policies on textbooks for madrasah that should promote gender equality. Kata Kunci: bias gender, madrasah, Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam

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INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE EUROPEAN ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT. POWER, SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION IN PROFESSIONAL PROMOTION

Scientific Annals of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Iaşi. New Series SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK Section ◽

10.47743/asas-2020-1-592 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

George Marian ICHIM ◽

Doina BALAHUR

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

The European Union ◽

Scientific Career ◽

Academic World ◽

New Approach ◽

Scientific World ◽

Management Positions ◽

Promote Gender Equality ◽

Research Organisations ◽

Scientific Environment

The existent agreements and beliefs in the organisational culture, predominantly male, resist the possibility to find alternatives to even the chances for promotion in an academic and scientific career for men and women. The more a person identifies with the norms and culture promoted in an institution, the more difficult it is for them to see alternatives. Acker (1990) explain that such persons (who normally have management positions), socialised in the male culture of the academic and scientific world, benefit the most from the existent arrangements and stand to lose the most if the existent practices of the academic world are changed. The European Union has been focusing on a new direction to eliminate gender obstacles in the academic and scientific world. The new approach for activities related to gender equality has focused on academic and research organisations and institutions rather than only on the women themselves. “Administration improvement” has become the new objective. One of the ways this new objective has been implemented concentrated on integrating the gender dimension into research.

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Is Gender Equality a Reality After a Change in the Political Agenda?

Gender and Diversity ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6912-1.ch095 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1809-1828

Author(s):

Nuria Calvo ◽

Maria Bastida ◽

Jacobo Feás

Keyword(s):

Gender Equality ◽

Women Managers ◽

Legal Framework ◽

European Countries ◽

Organizational Dynamics ◽

Political Agenda ◽

The Political ◽

Managerial Talent ◽

Positive Discrimination ◽

Legislative Framework

After a decade of meaningful advances in legal framework, education and political agendas, gender equality should be a reality in Spain. However, something is not working in the Spanish industry, compared to other European countries. In this chapter we analyse some organizational dynamics that allows understand why the situation of inequality of women managers for gender reasons persists in spite of the positive discrimination measures recommended by the legislative framework. A new translation between the political and the economical language is necessary in order to get a change of behaviour in the industry. This analysis has allowed a proposal of a bunch of measures that allow organisations to exploit all their managerial talent, independently of whether this talent is owned by men or women.

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