Towards Gender Equality in the Ukrainian Society
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Date
2023
Authors
Martsenyuk, Tamara
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transcript Verlag
Abstract
Gender equality has been one of the values of democratic societies for more than 50 years. Its declaration as a value implies the achievement of an equal position for both women and men in all spheres of life in society through the legal provision of equal rights and opportunities and the elimination of gender discrimination. It also infers an application of temporary special measures aimed at eliminating the imbalance in the opportunities of women and men in exercising equal rights. These ideas should be put into practice by building sustainable institutional support for gender equality: the equal involvement of women and men in various spheres of public life, such as family, politics, security and defense; taking into account the needs of different categories of the population, such as women and men of different ages, marital status, region of origin, or states of health; counteracting gender stereotypes and gender violence; and expanding awareness-raising activities and a culture of gender equality. In Ukraine, a lot has been done over the last 30 years to draw attention to the topic of gender equality and human rights in general. Firstly, a national mechanism for ensuring gender equality has been developed. Back in 2005, the Law of Ukraine “On ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men” was adopted. Ukraine also became the first post-Soviet country to adopt a law against domestic violence in 2001. The work of the executive authorities tasked with overseeing these policies is coordinated by the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy. These are all components of so-called “top-down” approach regarding the regulation of gender equality. Secondly, bottom-up approach (grass root activism) is also important, especially through the work of women’s feminist movements that fight for equal rights. This chapter will take a closer look at the process that has led to the formation of the women’s movement in Ukraine and its role in ensuring gender equality in Ukrainian society.
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gender equality, Ukraine, feminism, gender, women’s non-governmental organizations, Russo-Ukrainian war, monograph section
Citation
Martsenyuk T. Towards Gender Equality in the Ukrainian Society / Tamara Martsenyuk ; translated from Ukrainian by Olha Chyzmar // Ukraine's Many Faces Land, People, and Culture Revisited / eds. Olena Palko, Manuel Ferez Gil. - Bielefeld : transcript Verlag, 2023. - P. 345-356.