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What is gender equality?
Gender equality is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender.
What are gender neutrality and gender equity?
Gender neutrality and gender equity are practices and ways of thinking that help in achieving the goal of gender equality.
How is gender parity used?
Gender parity is used to measure gender balance in a given situation and can aid in achieving gender equality, but it is not the goal in and of itself.
What is gender equality strongly tied to?
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As of 2017, what did the global movement for gender equality not incorporate?
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What is gender equality?
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What are gender neutrality and gender equity?
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How is gender parity used in the context of gender equality?
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What does gender equality encompass beyond equal representation?
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According to UNICEF, what does gender equality mean?
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Study Notes
Defining Gender Equality
- Gender equality refers to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of women and men, and the equal value of their contributions to society.
- It is not just about equal representation, but also encompasses equal access to resources, opportunities, and services.
Related Concepts
- Gender neutrality refers to the absence of discrimination based on gender.
- Gender equity refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and services between women and men.
Gender Parity
- Gender parity is used to measure the proportional representation of women and men in a given area, such as education or employment.
- It is used to assess the degree of gender equality in a particular context.
Importance of Gender Equality
- Gender equality is strongly tied to human development, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
Global Movement for Gender Equality
- As of 2017, the global movement for gender equality did not incorporate the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals.
UNICEF's Definition
- According to UNICEF, gender equality means that women and men, girls and boys, have equal conditions, opportunities, and life choices, and are able to contribute to and benefit from society equally.
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Test your knowledge of gender equality with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about the history, concepts, and importance of gender equality, and learn more about gender neutrality and gender equity along the way.
