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The Pursuit of Gender Equality An Uphill Battle

by OECD

Book Details

Publisher:OECD Publishing
Published:2017-10-04
Pages:306
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

This report examines recent developments in gender equality in education, employment, entrepreneurship and public life. It contains one overview chapter and 24 short chapters, each with key findings and policy recommendations.

Our Review

This comprehensive analysis tackles the persistent challenges of gender inequality across education, employment, entrepreneurship, and public leadership. Drawing from a robust data set, the report presents a sobering yet clear-eyed assessment of the global landscape, breaking down complex issues into 24 focused chapters that each deliver specific findings and actionable policy recommendations. It serves as a critical reality check, methodically documenting why progress remains an uphill battle despite decades of advocacy.

What sets this work apart is its unwavering focus on evidence-based solutions rather than just identifying problems. The structured format, with concise chapters dedicated to distinct facets of inequality, makes this dense subject matter accessible for policymakers, students, and activists seeking a factual foundation for their work. For anyone committed to understanding the structural barriers to parity, this report provides the crucial data and strategic insights needed to inform meaningful change.

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