Gender Mainstreaming: Just an Empty Slogan? On the Norm Diffusion of the Gender Equality Concept from the EU to the Local Level

摘要: Gender mainstreaming is currently the main gender equality approach of EU. This concept differs from former approaches since it cross-sectional and applicable to every governmental level all kinds organisations. Considering as a norm, aim this study trace process norm development EU local in order suggest how precipitate improve socialisation. The analysed compared cases are municipality Malmo Sweden Essen Germany. Socialisation theories with focus on social movement learning provide theoretical framework. analyses compares municipalities according life cycle suggested by Martha Finnemore Kathryn Sikkink scrutinises which mechanisms impel After tracing transpires that more internalised Swedish case because frequent appearance mechanism normative suasion, features an interactive discussion without manipulation between actors. However, German role playing apparent, related wish for conformity avoid conflict community. Nevertheless, not deeply either discussed municipalities.