Atlas of Gender and Development
How Social Norms Affect Gender Equality in non-OECD Countries
Illustrated with graphics and maps, the Atlas of Gender and Development gives readers a unique insight into the impact of social institutions − traditions, social norms and cultural practices − on gender equality in 124 non-OECD countries.
Gender inequality holds back not just women but the economic and social development of entire societies. Overcoming discrimination is important in the fight against poverty in developing countries and for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Tackling these inequalities is not easy: in many countries, discrimination against women is deeply rooted in social institutions such as the family and the law. These long-lasting codes of conduct, norms, traditions, and informal and formal laws determine gender outcomes in education, health, political representation and labour markets.
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Georgia
OECD Development Centre
The Constitution of Georgia upholds the principle of equal rights for men and women. However, the current situation in the country creates many challenges for women. Over the past ten years, approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s population has left, primarily to escape poverty. As most emigrants were men, an increasing number of women are now the sole providers for their families. About 50% of Georgian women are unemployed; and those who work earn, on average, only half as much as men.
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