The file contains background papers on Esther Breitenbach's previous work for the Women in Scotland Consultative Forum; 'Summary and Discussion of Research Reviews on Women's and Gender Issues in Scotland' (c June 2003); briefing note for the Strategic Group on Women, 'Summary and Discussion of Research Reviews on Women's and Gender Issues in Scotland' (2003); 'Executive to put feminist ideals at core', Sunday Herald (20 July 2003); 'Making Progress: Equality Annual Report' (2003); 'Statutory Duties to Promote Equal Opportunities and Evidence of their Impact'; report on consultation event with minority ethnic women, STUC Offices, Glasgow (17 July 2002); report of Scottish Executive Dialogue Event with Women, 'Pay and Employment', Aberdeen (12 September 2002); report of Scottish Executive Dialogue Event with Women, 'Women and Poverty' (3 March 2003); 'Scottish Executive's Support for Women'; 'Example of what the Scottish Parliament and Executive Can and Cannot do in Relation to Equal Pay'; Equal Opportunities Committee, Legacy Paper (2003); Sarah Wise, 'Work-Life Balance: Key Facts and Implications, and Employment Research Institute Equal Opportunities Project Summaries' (2003); 'Changes to the Public Appointments System in Scotland', Public Appointments Team; 'Women's Agenda in Scotland: Moving Forward and Reporting Progress' (2006); and 'Strategic Group on Women, its Report and Executive Responses' (2006).