26 May 2020 | Report
Gender Norms and Change: Resources to Support Campaign Interventions to Shift Gender Norms
Summary
This report provides a comprehensive overview of evidence on recent program interventions aimed at shifting gender norms. It synthesises findings from literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and searches of academic and non-academic databases. It covers social norms change, strategies, and lessons learned, monitoring and evaluating gender norms, and social marketing and advertising approaches. Key recommendations include adopting an integrated system-wide approach, utilising creative communication channels, engaging men and boys in gender equality campaigns, and changing institutional norms. The report emphasises the importance of a multi-level approach to achieve sustainable and impactful gender norms change.
Highlights
- Effective interventions should operate at organisational, community, and national levels to achieve sustainable results.
- Utilising diverse media such as radio, community theater, and social media can reinforce messages that challenge gender norms.
- Campaigns targeting men and boys can catalyse gender equality by promoting positive masculinities and shared caregiving responsibilities.
- Addressing gender inequality in workplaces and other institutions is critical for long-term gender norms change.
- Combining qualitative and quantitative research helps track social norms changes and ensures effective intervention strategies.
Published by: Investing in Women
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