Draft Gender Equality Statement
Bridgend County Borough Council is committed to promoting equality between women and men, regardless of marital status, and enabling all people to participate in the democratic, social and economic life of the county.
The council acknowledges the harmful effect gender discrimination can have in the community and in the workplace. Gender discrimination stems from prejudiced attitudes and believes about the abilities, skills or characteristics of women or men. There is significant evidence that such discrimination continues to have a negative impact on the lives of all people in Wales and throughout the UK, including transgender people. The council values the vital contribution women and men make to the county borough, but recognise that women disproportionately experience social and economic disadvantage.
We will challenge traditional gender expectations in education and job roles to maximise the opportunities for both women and men to reach their full potential. We will also make sure that our services and employment practices are flexible and responsive to the needs of women and men. We will also work with partner organisations to tackle sexual harassment and domestic violence.
- Last Updated: 01/09/2006
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