Gender stereotyping
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The international human rights law framework prohibits gender stereotypes and stereotyping which undermine the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. States have obligation to eliminate discrimination against women and men in all areas of their lives. This obligation requires states to take measures to address gender stereotypes both in public and private life as well as to refrain from stereotyping.
A gender stereotype is a generalised view or preconception about attributes or c...
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