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Changing Attitudes |
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Given the significant impact of sex
stereotypes on women's self-esteem and |
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confidence, it is essential that information on career
opportunities, new and emerging occupations, and the permanence of women's
participation in the work force be provided to society as a whole. Governments
will therefore foster partnerships with the private and voluntary sectors to
advance women's economic equality. |
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To ensure cooperation among all
participants in this process, governments |
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will undertake a coordinated series of
public education initiatives designed to change stereotypical attitudes about
women's role in the work force. |
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| 2. |
Educational and Training Programs
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Counselling |
- All counselling will be non-sexist, free from prejudice
and racial discrimination and reflective of the changing nature of the modern
labour market.
- Counselors will make a special effort to educate female
students on the importance of mathematics and science training in determining
future career options.
- Counselling services will be available as part of any
training program.
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Initiatives in Non-Traditional Areas
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- Initiatives will be undertaken to increase the number of
women in apprenticeship programs. Business and organized labour will be
encouraged to establish new positions and to support the involvement of women
in apprenticeships.
- The number of women in training programs for
non-traditional jobs, including managerial, professional and decision-making
positions, will be increased through an aggressive marketing and information
campaign aimed at new candidates.
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The Learning Environment |
- Female instructors will be appointed in non-traditional
areas wherever possible.
- Instructors, counselors, administrators and other academic
staff will be made more aware of the barriers that women face in the workplace
and will be encouraged to assist women to consider a full range of occupations
in planning a career.
- Governments will encourage educational institutions to
increase the representation of women in senior management and decision-making
positions.
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Training Programs and Aids |
- Training program materials and resources will reflect the
cultural background as well as the economic circumstances of women.
- Educational institutions will provide some combination of
catch-up courses, foundation courses, pre-trade courses and distance education
to improve women's access to training.
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Access to Training |
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Governments will ensure that funding for
child care expenses, training allowances, accommodation allowances and
transportation costs for trainees is adequate to enable women to undertake
training. |
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