Opmerking
Algemene annotatie: Masters thesis submitted to obtain the degree of Master of European Politics and Policies. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Annie Hondeghem. Second reader: Prof. Dr. Katlijn Malfiet, Academic year 2016-2017
Korte inhoud
This thesis aims at researching how gender mainstreaming is applied in practice in the European Commission. By presenting the concept, the theory of feminist institutionalism, and the problems associated with it, as well as the European Unions approach to gender, it tries to give a concise overview of the literature that is available. This thesis will analyse two Directorate Generals (DGs) which both committed to include a gender mainstreaming approach in all aspects of their work. The first one is DG Cooperation and Development (DEVCO), which is responsible for the external relations and development policies of the European Union. The second one is DG Research and Innovation (R&I), which promotes research for a more competitive market.