Public economics

Gender studies

Physics

Sociology

Action (physics)

Gender equality

Politics

Operating system

Outcome (game theory)

Political science

Economics

Microeconomics

Empowerment

Affirmative action

Public relations

Computer science

Quantum mechanics

Process (computing)

Public administration

European Journal of Politics and Gender

This article makes the case for the investigation of the post-adoption stages of gender equality policies. We develop the Gender Equality Policy in Practice Approach, built on: (1) the mix of instruments for policy action; (2) the process of inclusive empowerment in practice; and (3) gender transformation as the ultimate outcome. For the gender and politics community, we demonstrate the importance of incorporating implementation in taking policy success seriously; for the policy studies community, we show how engaging with gender provides a compelling critical case to test general propositions about policy success and the intersectional complexity of the policy process.

Taking implementation seriously in assessing success: the politics of gender equality policy