In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the the issue of gender bias.Stephanie Eynon from BSI and Deborah Wautier of CEN/CENELEC are their informed and passionate guests. They speak about the how the standards community is responding to the problem of gender bias by developing gender responsive standards.And all of this in the context of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s ‘Gender Responsive Standards Declaration’. unece.org/gender-responsive-standards-declaration. In this episode there’s also a My Favourite Standard. This time, Standards Development Manager Lachean Humphreys tells Matthew and Cindy why BS EN 124 for manhole covers is so important to her. And also about a new standards committee on gender equality, for which she is recruiting members.@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
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The Standards Show - the podcast that brings you the stories behind the standards.
Join Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil - and their guests along the way - for conversations on the concepts, history, people, and organizations involved in standards. And how they shape and improve the world around us, making life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. From facilitating international trade, to fixing potholes, to brewing the perfect cup of tea.
Expect a mixture of bite-sized and in-depth episodes and frequent series, such as the monthly Standards Desk of News and Standards in 10 Minutes. And regular features too, including the popular My Favourite Standard. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, though always informative, educational and engaging, The Standards Show is the podcast for anyone working in standards, using standards, studying and researching standards, or just plain curious about standards.
Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist and has been communicating policy ideas and programmes for over 20 years.
Cindy Parokkil is an experienced economist and international development practitioner.
[The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]