By Teresa Rees
The ecu has lately introduced a framework for coverage improvement in schooling, education and the exertions marketplace. whereas equivalent chance is pointed out as vital within the version framework, Mainstreaming Equality within the eu Union argues that the gendered nature of those fields isn't included into the research upon which the regulations are dependent. This ebook lines and evaluations the checklist of the ecu on equivalent possibilities from equivalent therapy, then confident motion, via to the present agenda--mainstreaming equality. the writer combines insights from feminist idea on conceptualizing equality, familiarity with Eurospeak and unique study at the courses and initiatives of the fee to supply an obtainable, jargon-free account of the EU's makes an attempt to inspire equivalent possibilities.
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It is limited, too, by weak application of the principle. Positive action and positive discrimination measures have been introduced in many settings to seek to address this weakness. Conceptualising equal opportunities 25 POSITIVE ACTION AND POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION Positive action The concept of positive action (PA) recognises that equal treatment can reinforce existing inequalities. PA measures seek (in the hackneyed phrases) ‘to create a level playing field’ or ‘to untie the hand behind women’s backs’.
The key question is, what should EO policies set out to achieve? Should they move beyond equal treatment to counterbalance the effects of past discrimination? In 1996, the British Labour Party decided that, in order to increase the low and apparently declining number of women in the House of Commons, it was necessary to produce all-women short lists for nominated candidates in certain seats where new candidates were being selected, with the agreement of the local party. This produced both considerable backlash and some vehement support.
However, data on gender and age are more difficult to disguise in an application form or curriculum vitae.