Policy frames and implementation problems: the case of gender mainstreaming

Early studies on the implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in the EU show that distortions & deficiencies arise due to shifts in gender equality concepts. Research on the diversity of these concepts is urgently needed in view of increasing conditions of multi-level governance, Enlargement & the Charter of Fundamental Rights. MAGEEQ will provide a conceptual framework to understand and manage the dimensions of gender equality policy frames. A comparative analysis will show shifting patterns in similarities & differences between Member & Candidate States, disconnections between national & EU frames, and patterns of exclusion that result from dominate frames. The results will enable a validated assessment of distortions & inconsistencies in Gender Mainstreaming implementation. High-level national and international debates are vital part of MAGEEQ meant to re-animate public discussions on gender equality.