Gender wage gap may be much smaller than most think. Oct 27, 2014 the global gender gap report, published by the world economic forum, provides a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of gender based disparities around the world. From outright exclusion and discrimination in educational institutions less than a century ago, girls and young women have. The global gender gap index 2010 is the result of collaboration with faculty at harvard university and the university of california, berkeley. The global gender gap index was first published in 2006 with a view to creating a comprehensive gender parity index that is able to track gaps over time relative to an equality benchmark, thus providing information on a countrys progress relative to itself as well as to other countries. At the world economic forum professor klaus schwab founder and executive chairman borge brende managing director saadia zahidi. Scenarios where the education gap narrows could deliver gains for the whole economy of. Gender wage gap may be much smaller than most think by natalia kolesnikova and yang liu t he gap between earnings of male and female workers has declined significantly over the past 30 years.
Gender pay gap report 2017 has been an exciting year for the weetabix food company, with new owners, a change in leadership, continued growth, and our weetabix brand sales exceeding. The global gender gap report 2010is published by the world economic forum. In 20, 240 000 210 000280 000 children were newly infected with hiv, 58% lower than 2002. Aug 23, 2016 gender pay gap reporting by bbc and sky news sparks condemnation for all male debate. The global gender gap index 20 is the result of collaboration with faculty at harvard university and the university of california, berkeley. The global gender gap report was first published in 2006 by the world economic forum. Nov 02, 2017 the global gender gap report 2017 benchmarks 144 countries on their progress towards gender parity across four thematic dimensions. In 2006, 56% of the economic participation gap had been closed. Measuring the global gender gap allowing for comparisons relative to ideal standards of equality in addition to relative country rankings. Gap in art museum directorships shows that just one of the nations largest museums is run by a woman. According to bloomberg news, the wefs global gender gap report 2014 which was released on the 28th, ranked korea at 117th and japan at 104th out of 142 countries. People and their talents are two of the core drivers of sustainable, longterm economic growth.
The findings are part of the annual global gender gap report 2014 published tuesday. In 2006, almost 92% of the educational attainment gap had been closed. Gender inequality is a matter of equity as well as a matter of efficiency. The global gender gap report 2014 quantifies the magnitude of gender based disparities and tracks their progress over time. March 2016 one of the most remarkable consequences of the expansion of education in oecd countries over the past decades is the reversal of the gender gap in education.
How far has the world come in closing the gender gap since 2006. While no single measure can capture the complete situation, the global gender gap index presented in this report seeks to measure one important aspect of gender equality. Our infographic examines the progress of over 100 countries across the economy, politics, education and health. Gender gap has narrowed in more than 100 countries. Global gender gap report 2014 world economic forum. The global gender gap index is an index designed to measure gender equality the index is designed to measure gender based gaps in access to resources and opportunities in countries rather than the actual levels of the available resources and. The second was a onesided scale that measures how close women are to.
Progress has been dramatic in stopping new hiv infections among children. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. One thing that i feel very passionately about, is that we wouldnt be where we are without our brilliant. The global gender gap report, published by the world economic forum, provides a framework for capturing the magnitude and scope of genderbased disparities around the world. Netizens baffled by koreas wef gender gap index koreabang. To learn more about the global gender gap report, visit the reports website. Women around the world will have to wait 217 more years for true workplace equality, according to the world economic forum wef global gender gap report 2017. The bureau of labor statistics reports that in 1979 median weekly earnings of fulltime female workers were 63.
This interactive report was designed and built by twon, based on data from the world economic forum. In addition, this years report examines gender gap prospects in the professions of the future. New report warns on gap in hiv prevention and treatment for. Mar 22, 2017 gender gap persists at largest museums. Gender pay gap reporting by bbc and sky news sparks. In 2016, the wef predicted it would be 170 years until women and men would achieve economic equality. Gap in art museum directorships shows that just one of the nations largest museums is run by. Nov 20, 2015 islamabad as the government claims enhanced womens participation in all sectors of life, the global gender gap report 2015 released on thursday still ranks pakistan at 144 out of 145 countries.
This was the question we set out to answer in the unaids gap. The index benchmarks national gender gaps on economic, political, education, and healthbased criteria. The 2020 report published in 2019 covers 153 countries. Apr 30, 2015 a widening gap new report shows women bear the brunt of welfare reform. The global gender gap report 20 is published by the world economic forum. How do we close the gap between the people moving forward and the people being left behind. Womens rights online report cards measuring progress, driving action the bad news.
Global gender gap report 2010 measuring the global gender gap 5 to absolute equality. The global gender gap index humanitarian data exchange. Economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Us department of labor 2009 study an analysis of reasons for the disparity in wages between men and women. Amman jordan ranked 4 among 142 countries in the 2014 global gender gap index, published last month by the world economic forum wef the 9th edition of the report shows that jordans annual overall ranking dropped systematically from 93rd in 2006 to 4th this year.
Nov 05, 2014 according to the report about gender equality from the swiss nonprofit think tank world economic forum wef, korea ranked among the lowest countries. The findings in this report analyse the gender pay gap and balance within he and compares them with other parts of the uk economy where data are available. Nov 17, 2014 gender gap has narrowed in more than 100 countries in recent years, many nations have reduced wage gaps, increased female college enrollment, and expanded the role of women in government. Multiple studies have shown that healthy and educated women are more likely to have. Now in its 14th year, the global gender gap report 2020 benchmarks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions. None of the 10 countries covered is doing nearly enough to achieve the sdg targets by 2030. New he gender pay gap data report educational institute of. The global gender gap index 2014 world economic forum. A scenario where the gender gap disappears and extra women. Engender engender blog a widening gap new report shows. Gender gap persists at largest museums the new york times. The emissis a ert 21 ci the 21 rert 1 the emissions gap report 2015 a unep synthesis report isbn.
The higher figure could be reached by raising the proportion of women staying in it out of those who do itrelated degrees. Women and men are political actors with distinct political preferences. Mobile access and usage in low and middleincome countries, a reportthat examines mobile phone ownership by women, as well as the. Global gender gap report 2020 world economic forum. One person further added that a fourth man, one of the authors of the pay gap report, was due on later in. Global gender gap report ranks pakistan at 144 out of 145. If half of these talents are underdeveloped or underutilized, the economy will never grow as it could. At the world economic forum professor klaus schwab founder and executive chairman saadia zahidi director, constituent communities. Global gender gap report 2014 reports world economic forum. This is a major setback for a movement that was already making slow progress. The gender pay gap for academics remains at 12%, driven by large gaps for professors and senior academics the overall mean and median gender pay gap for staff on academic contracts is 12. Mar 23, 2017 the 2014 global gender gap index highlighted in this viz of the day evaluates the presence and magnitude of gender inequality by evaluating the relative gaps between women and men across four key areas.
Feb 03, 2016 the global gender gap report 2015 7 part 1. The global gender gap index is an index designed to measure gender equality. The global gender gap report 2014 weforum world economic. On health and survival, however, there has been a small deterioration between 2006 and 2014, from 97% to 96%. The statistic shows the global gender gap index of top 50 countries for 2020. The emissions gap report 2014 presents the latest estimates of the emissions gap in 2020 and beyond and provides information about. Download the full global gender gap report by wef pdf download full raw data csv. In addition, this years edition also analyses the dynamics of gender gaps across industry talent.
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