CURRENT STATE OF GENDER EQUALITY ASSURANCE IN UKRAINE: THE REGULATION-AND-LEGAL ASPECT

Abstract

The article is devoted to analyzing the state of gender equality assurance in Ukraine. On the basis of studying the positive European and world experience, the expediency in assuring practical formation of state policies on gender equality principles is proved. Also, efficiency of collective management style concerning support of social institutions’ stability is substantiated. The theoretical and methodological foundations of the research disclose the legal regulation of state gender policies in Ukraine, which is made through regulating-and-legal acts of two levels: the supranational, and the national. The goal of the article is to analyze the current state of gender equality in Ukraine and to offer ways to improve and develop the national level of the legal base of the state to regulate its gender policies. In the research, the legislation of Ukraine is viewed in terms of gender equality, as well as regulating and legal documents that fixate the state government’s position concerning the assurance of gender rights. The outcomes of studying the Gender Gap Index with the related ranking of the countries of the world by the equality of men and women index both in Ukraine and abroad are provided. Proposals are offered as to recognition of the need and urgency of forming a legislation which would foster the fixation and promotion of the gender equality principle by way of improvement and development of the national level of the legal base of a state.