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Gender equality

Definition: Promoting gender equality in the work place, reducing gender gaps and supporting job desegregation

Theme H partnerships are concerned with reducing gender inequalities. The work has included the development of pay audit tools, producing training and support materials for careers advisers, providing women with access to science, engineering, ICT, transport and other sectors, and challenging both gender and ethnic stereotyping. Products include research on the employment of women in ICT, an e-learning website challenging stereotyping, live drama and drama DVD, research materials and role models on DVD.

Further Information:

• ECOTEC Thematic update paper: Theme H
• Theme H mainstreaming strategy

CAT: Culture Analysis ToolThe Culture Analysis Tool (CAT), is a questionnaire designed to assist employers in understanding and benchmarking the culture of their workplace.

Change Management ProgrammeDocument outling the training programme developed to help managers and owner managers to understand the benefits of recruiting and developing a diverse workforce.

Charlotte Carey InterviewScroll down then click on the link to hear how the pilot has demonstrated a sustainable  and replicable method of reaching a diverse group of women, who are now generating and filling new job opportunities.

Charmaine Lewis & Rosina DyerScroll down then click on the link to hear two of the participants talk about their aspirations for the future and how the course has inspired them to think very creatively about how they  intend to use their training to create new job roles within their communities.

Clearing House for Applicants to Trainee SchemesPostcard based central system intended to share details of unsuccessful applicants to put potential women trainees in touch with other opportunities.

Close the Gap - Case StudiesCampaign products.

Close the Gap Project LeafletsLeaflets produced under the Close the Gap project.

Close the Gap Web SiteClose the Gap DP web site.

Cofton Community Networks ReportCommunity Health Visitors in the Cofton area are in a position to help young, single, often vulnerable mothers to develop self-esteem and recognise that their future career aspirations become realistic ones and that they are achievable.

Current Research ProjectsDescription of 10 research projects being undertaken by JIVE during 2007.

Different But Equal - Value GuideThis guide was developed by Kay Gilbert for the Close the Gap project, and consists of a guide and workbook to comparing two jobs for the purposes of equal value.

Dissemination and Mainstreaming Evaluation ReportAction 3 Evaluation Report, which will evaluate the dissemination and mainstreaming impact of JIVE.

DP LeafletsDP Leaflets.

Edinburgh Conference ReportReport from the 2004 Edinburgh Conference.

Empowerment Toolkit ManuelThe toolkit has been designed to provide a totally The toolkit will ensure that training and development activity have a significant impact on changing attitudes and on developing a diverse culture.

Engendering Regeneartion Policy forumTo set up a forum of South Lanarkshire, Dundee City and Inverclyde Councils to share experiences of engendering regeneration policy.

Engendering Regeneration Policy ProgrammeTo work with Community Planning Partnerships (CPP) in Dundee City Council and Inverclyde Council to introduce an engendering regeneration policy programme.

EOC - No more jobs for the boys and jobs for the girls.Equal Opportunities Commission: No more jobs for the boys or jobs for the girls.

Equal Pay Campaigning Toolkit for Student OfficersA toolkit to support student officers to conduct an equal pay campaign at their academic institution.

Equal Pay In Scotland NewsletterNewsletter produced quaterly by the Close the Gap Project team.