Polityka państw członkowskich i prawne instrumenty Unii Europejskiej na rzecz równouprawnienia płci w edukacji

Abstract

The issue of gender inequality in education is of interest not only educational researchers, as it was also reviewed by the European Commission, which makes this issue an important element of EU policy. The paper examines the status of implementation and draft programs of gender policy in education in selected European Union countries, most of which has taken such initiatives. It is worth to underline that among the countries that have not developed such programs are Estonia, Italy, Hungary and Slovakia, as well as Poland. The commitment to implement programs preventing gender discrimination in education derives from the adoption of the law of the European Union (acquis communautaire), particularly in the field of gender equality. Therefore, an overview of the acts of the European Union legislation (treatises, directives and recommendations) seems necessary, as well as examples of initiatives undertaken due to availability of EU funds intended for anti-discrimination projects, which is an additional factor inspiring efforts of the governments of the Member States in this area.