Practical measures to combat gender stereotypes

1.6.2011

Question for written answer E-005722/2011
to the Commission
Rule 117
Kartika Tamara Liotard (GUE/NGL)

1. Has the Commission — and more specifically DG MARKET — in the context of the ‘Roadmap for equality between women and men 2006‑10’ drawn up a specific action plan to combat gender stereotypes?

2. If so, what practical measures were taken in this field by DG MARKET, and what concrete results were attained as a result?

3. If not, why were the objectives not attained and/or why were too few practical measures or none at all taken?

4. Has the Commission — and more specifically DG MARKET — in the context of the ‘Strategy for equality between women and men 2010‑15’ drawn up a specific follow-up plan to combat gender stereotypes?

5. If so, what practical measures are being taken in this field by DG MARKET, and within what time frame are the intended objectives to be attained?

OJ C 285 E, 21/09/2012