Gender Equality
Definition
Gender equality refers to the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making.
Analogy
Think of gender equality as a game of chess. It doesn't matter if you're playing with the white pieces or the black pieces; both players have an equal chance to win based on their skills, not their color (or in this case, gender).
Related terms
Gender Bias: Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. It’s like favoring one team over another in a sports match just because they wear your favorite color.
Equal Opportunity: The policy of treating employees and others without discrimination, especially on the basis of their sex, race, or age. It’s like giving everyone an equal number of chances in a lottery draw.
Sexism: Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women. It’s like refusing someone entry into a concert because they don’t fit your preferred fan profile.
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Practice Questions (13)
How did the UN's Millennium Development Goals help create gender equality?
What method would be a comprehensive solution for achieving gender equality in societies with deep-rooted patriarchal norms?
Which Scandinavian country was one of the first to achieve gender equality, influencing its fertility rates?
What demographic change is most likely to occur as a result of gender equality in education?
Which trend is most often observed when gender equality increases within a society?
How is it possible to promote gender equality in regions where patriarchal cultural norms are deeply ingrained?
What are some measures that can be taken to promote gender equality and reduce income inequality?
Which event significantly increased gender equality in China during the mid-20th century?
What is the term for a global initiative aimed at achieving gender equality by empowering rural women in agriculture?
How does the feminization of agriculture present both opportunities and concerns for gender equality?
Which Scandinavian nation is globally recognized for gender equality in economic opportunities?
How does gender equality impact economic development?
Which Scandinavian country has been a global frontrunner in gender equality and women's participation in the labor market?
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