Olena Hankivsky (Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada), Diego de Merich (Queen Mary University of London, UK) and Ashlee Christoffersen (University of Edinburgh, UK) pubvsliuhed in British Politics Volume 14 Isse 2 (June 2019)
Abstract
In an increasing number of jurisdictions, gender mainstreaming approaches have been supplemented with attention to other equality areas, including race and disability.
The UK is among the most advanced countries in mainstreaming ‘equality’, with nine equality areas protected in law and a joined-up equality infrastructure. Among the nations of the UK there are, however, important distinctions in implementation of the law.
In this article, we present findings of cross sectoral qualitative research (with academic, public and third sectors) aimed at understanding the progress of equality mainstreaming in the UK some years on from the implementation of the Equality Act 2010, with a specific focus on the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
We identify areas of progress as well as barriers to change and proposed solutions for the future.
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Gender pay gap reporting regulations: advancing gender equality policy in tough economic times
an article by Susan Milner (Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath, UK) published in British Politics Volume 14 Issue 2 (June 2019)
Abstract
This article sets out to explain why mandatory gender pay gap reporting regulations were introduced in 2016, whereas the two main parties had previously opposed state regulation. Observing the rise in the number of female MPs, it argues that the rise in descriptive representation has enabled substantive representation, but that this does not necessarily explain outcomes.
Critical mass is a problematic concept due to difficulties of definition.
Rather, the empirical evidence supports the idea that critical actors able to build alliances within the state machinery and beyond it, particularly by working with business influencers, are decisive in exploiting opportunities for change and securing support for it. Feminization of parliament and government also facilitate institutionalization of gender equality actors, although this process remains incomplete and contingent.
Abstract
This article sets out to explain why mandatory gender pay gap reporting regulations were introduced in 2016, whereas the two main parties had previously opposed state regulation. Observing the rise in the number of female MPs, it argues that the rise in descriptive representation has enabled substantive representation, but that this does not necessarily explain outcomes.
Critical mass is a problematic concept due to difficulties of definition.
Rather, the empirical evidence supports the idea that critical actors able to build alliances within the state machinery and beyond it, particularly by working with business influencers, are decisive in exploiting opportunities for change and securing support for it. Feminization of parliament and government also facilitate institutionalization of gender equality actors, although this process remains incomplete and contingent.
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