Atlas of Gender and Development
How Social Norms Affect Gender Equality in non-OECD Countries
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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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World Overview
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Gender discrimination in social institutions spans the world – from highly developed countries such as the Gulf States to low income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Overall, the regions of the world fall into two main groups: On the one hand is South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa, where on average gender discrimination as measured on the SIGI is high to very high; on the other is East Asia and Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe and Central Asia, a grouping characterised by lower levels of gender inequality.
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