The project

CONTEXT

There is a significant difference in the sports sector between men’s and women’s federation licenses in 90% of sports, in most European countries. It is not easy to pinpoint the factors that influence this (financial issues, gender stereotypes, etc.), but what is clear is the looming influence and pressure exerted by the patriarchal discourse on gender equality in sport, not to mention the influence of the media. Moreover, while gender inequalities in participation rates are true for all sports, this is particularly true regarding certain sports traditionally associated with men.

The Idea

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GAP WOMEN is firmly committed to adult women aged 18- 50, including ones from groups at risk of social exclusion (immigrants, refugees, physically/intellectually disabled, mentally ill, victims of gender violence, etc.) but also to organisations, federations, clubs and public authorities which need to take on board the commitment to promote sport for equality, social integration, sustainability and economic development.

OBJECTIVES

GAP WOMEN primary objective centred on promoting women’s participation in sport in order to increase the number of women’s federation licences while also promoting inclusive and sustainable sport. To this end, it will take as its starting point a preliminary study on the current situation of the gender gap in sport and will empower federations and other organisations by offering training (online to drive digitalisation in the industry) and tools to further good practices.

Goals

1

BUILD TIES BETWEEN EUROPEAN STAKEHOLDERS

to raise awareness among the sports sector, public authorities and the public at large of the importance of gender equality and inclusion.

Establish the necessary mechanisms to promote cooperation among stakeholders on the ground through the training and management of fair and more inclusive sporting events.

Raise awareness, sensitise and take action to ensure that vulnerable and/or minority groups have the same opportunities to take part in sports events.

2

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT INCLUDE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Effective communication strategies and inclusive and sustainable gender-parity sport events will be set up to raise awareness, sensitise and stimulate women’s involvement in sport, while encouraging the community to dismantle preconceived sexist mindsets and stereotypes.

Promote the digitalisation of sports federations by acknowledging the commitment to train in order to enhance gender equality in sports events and activities.

Promote the digitalisation of sports federations to foster the inclusion of vulnerable groups and the participation of women in sports events through streaming.

3

DEVELOP A METHODOLOGY FOR GREENER AND MORE INCLUSIVE SPORTS

Promote and implement sustainable sport events through the toolkits that will be designed and distributed.

Contribute to the recognition of diversity in sport and its contribution to sustainability.

ACTIONS

LITERATURE REVIEW
AND MAPPING

Review of published research on female participation in federated sports, gender stereotypes and variables that play an important role in the gender gap federative licenses. Surveys, discussion groups.

CAMPAIGN AND EVENTS

Activities and campaigns that allow testing the conclusions obtained in the studies of the previous phases of the project and apply specific communications and dissemination strategies aimed at reducing the gender gap in federative licenses.

Events during 8 March or the EWS will be organized in order to encourage female participation in sport events.
On the other hand, these events will also promote environmentally friendly sport events.

CREATION OF AN E-LEARNING TOOL

Creation of online trainings that raise awareness, sensitize and educate federation and club members about gender equality. Those courses will be tested and finally available for coaches and other professionals.

DIFFUSION & DISSEMINATION

Dissemination through different communication channels to publicize the project.
The creation of this website at the beginning of the project will be used itself as a database of all the updates on the project. Also, the information will be spread among the social networks of the partners and collaborators.