Fight for equality: Why a man in Jockgrim is causing a stir!

Fight for equality: Why a man in Jockgrim is causing a stir!

The topic of gender equality in German administrations is once again being hotly debated. In Jockgrim, Rhineland-Palatinate, the surprising appointment of a male equal opportunities officer shocked political minds. The Rhineland-Palatinate Family Ministry has taken a clear position and objected to this decision. Ministry officials emphasize that women in this role should be an absolute rule, while men are the absolute exception the Rhine Palatinate reports.

Family Ministry calls for a rethink

The ministry sees the need for a female voice in gender equality work as fundamental and justifies this with the extensive disadvantages that women continue to experience in society. The decision to appoint a man to this voluntary position is perceived as a step backwards in efforts to achieve gender equality. The debate helps to make visible the existing discrepancy between theory and practice and highlights the challenges that many administrations face.

In addition to the discussion about gender equality, the focus is on the requirements and guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth also points out. On its website, the ministry provides information about the collection and processing of personal data that is used to improve its Internet offerings the official website of the BMFSFJ explains.