Activities of Barbara MATERA related to 2010/2041(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Social integration of women belonging to ethnic minority groups (short presentation)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
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1. Stresses that advertising oftensometimes communicates discriminatory and/or undignified messages based on all forms of gender stereotypinges, which hinder gender equality strategies; calls on the Commission, the Member States and civil society to cooperate closely to combat such practices; considers it necessary for all Member States which have not yet done so to set up an advertising watchdog body in order to ensure the communication of messages in a responsible manner and in accordance with EU principles;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
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2. Highlights the existence of certain advertisements which promote either various types of violence or stereotypes of individuals, men and women, as objectsffecting women to a greater degree, humiliate womening them and debaseing their dignity; urges the Commission and the Member States to develop European awareness campaigns against exploitation of the female and male body and dissemination of sexist messages; calls on the Member States, to this end, to reward advertising agencies and advertisers which comply fully with these guidelines, for example by commissioning them to carry out national and European awareness campaigns;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
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3. Notes and deplores the fact that advertising and marketing oftenfrequently send misleading messages by means of enticing virtual images which propagate the idea of perfection, which can have a negative influence on the self-esteem and self- respect of women, men and young people; draws attention to the vulnerability of consumers to mimetism, which can lead to inappropriate behavioural attitudes, anxiety, harmful addictions (smoking, drugs), eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and a disturbance of mental equilibrium; calls on all advertisers and advertising agencies to reconsider the promotion of extremely thin models (men or women) in order to avoid harmful messages about appearance, body imperfections, age and weight;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
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4. Stresses that reliable advertising, if it complies with the above principles, may have a positive influence on society’s perceptions of issues such as gender roles, body image and normality and the human body image; encourages advertisers to be more constructive in their advertisements, in order to promote the positive role of women and men in society, at work, in the family and in public life;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
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5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen training and education activities as a way to overcome stereotypes, combat discrimination and promote gender equality.; urges the Member States in particular to introduce and develop close cooperation with existing schools of marketing, communication and advertising, so as to help provide sound training for the sector’s future workforce;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. Notes the importance of role models in integration and supports the exchange of good practice; urges the Commission and the Member States to propose measures to promote the existencuse of intercultural mediators within the EU and the establishment of a relevant register;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Calls on Member States to respect the fundamental rights of all women, including ethnic minority and immigrant women, whether or not their status is regular, and in particular access to health care, justice, legal aid, and housing and health care;