All about Equality

Gender (in)equality in hagen

Women are still underrepresented in management positions, even in Hagen. The initiative of the FernUniversität in Hagen is investigating this, particularly in digital working environments
The gender pay gap remains an issue. On average, women earn less than men in comparable positions.

Violence prevention
Hagen offers shelters such as women's refuges and advice centres for women affected by domestic violence. These measures are part of the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Germany

Education and promotion
Schools in Hagen specifically support girls in STEM subjects (maths, IT, natural sciences, technology) to get them interested in technical and scientific careers and break down stereotypes.

Structural discrimination
Social and cultural norms make it difficult for women and marginalised groups to achieve leadership roles. This also affects the queer community, which is often discriminated against in multiple ways

Lack of resources
Municipal equality offices are often underfunded, which makes it difficult to implement programmes.

Public awareness
Despite progress, there are still gaps in knowledge and stereotypes in society that hinder gender equality.

Digital discrimination
Studies show that discrimination is also present in digital working environments, which creates new challenges for gender equality work in an increasingly digitalised world