To ensure a well-rounded effort to achieve gender parity, the World Economic Forum recommends a scorecard to track how the organization is progressing relative to its targets. Is it only considering a particular policy, are there concrete plans in place, or is an initiative already being implemented? Once the ticks on the scorecard have moved to "implementing", is the organization reaching out beyond its own walls to drive change in its wider environment? The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum.
US consumer prices have risen to their highest rate since , with consumer prices up 6. Economists say the inflation could be long-lasting. World-renowned leadership expert, Michael Useem, has developed a checklist that includes 16 mission-critical principles to make good and timely decisions. I accept. The economic gender gap will close in years. But some companies are on fast forward.
Take action on UpLink. It also needs to provide students with the tools to dismantle rigid gender binaries including sexism and offer them more options for gender identification and expression. Read more: Why education about gender and sexuality does belong in the classroom.
Based on my own research , the research of others and the gender equality policies of the Swedish government , I make the following recommendations for New Zealand policy makers and educators:. To address the ongoing manifestations of gender inequality in New Zealand, we need innovative thinking focused on prevention. Such an intervention would be research-based, aimed at curbing sexism and gender inequality before it occurs.
We know all violence is preventable. Gender equality education and teaching of ethical citizenship is a fresh direction that can redress entrenched patterns of sexism and gender inequality. Portsmouth Climate Festival — Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Edition: Available editions United Kingdom. This harmful practice involves removing parts of the female genitals, such as the clitoris and labia. Often, this happens before the person has reached the age of FGM causes significant mental and physical trauma.
It also carries a risk of infection, sexual health problems, and fertility problems, as well as birth complications if a person becomes pregnant. Sexual assault includes any unwanted, coerced, or forced sexual contact.
Anyone can experience or commit sexual assault, but most survivors are female. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC , 1 in 5 women and 1 in 38 men experience attempted or completed rape during their lifetimes.
Among trans people, the rate is just under 1 in 2. The long-term impact of widespread sexism is gender inequity. This refers to unfair and preventable differences between genders. Most research on this focuses on the inequities between men and women. A study from Spain found that women in heterosexual relationships were involved in more than double the household chores that their male partners were. This is due to traditional gender roles and expectations. When heterosexual couples freely choose these roles, it may not cause problems.
However, the study found that women who did more household labor reported higher levels of family conflict. The uneven distribution of household labor also contributes to economic inequity.
A report states that one-fifth of women who live in poverty in Europe are not employed, due to their domestic and caregiving responsibilities. Sexism negatively affects health and the healthcare system. Exposure to prejudice, discrimination, and higher levels of unpaid work can cause chronic stress , which contributes to mental and physical health conditions.
Lower wages also make it more difficult to access quality healthcare. And even when a person can access healthcare, sexism affects how doctors treat people. For example, a study notes that doctors regularly deny female patients birth control in order to coerce them into getting pap smears every year. This prevents females from making decisions about and having control over their own bodies.
Learn more about gender bias in medical diagnosis. The cumulative impact of sexism on the worldwide economy is huge. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , gender inequity is associated with:. Gender equity would result in a better quality of life for women and other marginalized genders, as well as economic gains that benefit everyone.
Dismantling sexist institutions, laws, and practices is important for the health and empowerment of everyone, regardless of their sex or gender. The content has been tailored to the context of the EU institutions and agencies. Despite laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented in senior roles, paid less than men and disproportionately subject to sexual harassment.
While overt sexism is prohibited under EU law, many workplaces are shaped by sexist beliefs about the fundamental nature of women and men -- for example that men are dominant while women are caring. This impacts career prospects and everyday behaviour in the workplace, such as women more frequently being given tasks that do not contribute to promotion.
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