Державна гендерна політика: досвід України та країн-членів ЄС

Abstract

The article deals with implementation of state gender policy. It is noted that gender equality is one of the fundamental principles of civil society and the rule of law and the main securing mechanism of gender equality is the formation and implementation of gender policy. We performed comparative legal analysis of state gender policy of Ukraine and countries of the European Union. We found that domestic practice of realization of gender policy needs intensification taking into consideration a number of positive foreign examples and proven mechanisms to ensure gender equality in public affairs. However, state gender policy in the EU member states needs improvement. Future prospects of state gender policy were defined in consistent implementation of constructive action aimed at securing gender equality.