Short Summary: This publication explores how due to women's economic and social inequality to men trade agreements affect men and women differently. For this reason, it argues for the development and institutionalisation of gender equality in trade relations and agreements. The arguments in the publication are put in the context of the current Mercosur - EU negotiations and trade relations between Mexico and the EU. For information on ordering - http://www.eurosur.org/wide/. Also available in Spanish.