Five reasons why: Women and girls must have equal rights in our digital world
UNITED NATIONS, New York – International Women’s Day is an occasion for people around the world to celebrate the contributions of women and girls to all aspects of human progress. But it is also an opportunity to highlight the discrimination women still face, every day – a reminder of the barriers that block their paths to the influential […]
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Women’s political participation is essential for achieving gender equality and building a more just and peaceful world. It enables women to engage directly in public decision-making and ensures better accountability to women. Achieving equal representation of women in elected institutions is crucial to establishing the credibility and legitimacy of parliaments, national assemblies, and local governments.
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Gender roles, which are societal expectations for behavior and attitudes based on an individual’s gender, can have significant impacts on individuals and societies. These roles can limit opportunities for individuals, particularly for women and girls, and perpetuate inequality.
Early Marriage
Early marriage, also known as child marriage, is a harmful practice that has devastating consequences for a girl’s life. Child marriage effectively ends a girl’s childhood and forces her into adulthood before she is physically and mentally ready. Child brides are more likely to experience domestic violence, have worse economic and health outcomes, and are less likely to remain in school.
Social Privileges
Gender-based inequality affects access to opportunities and resources at all levels. This inequality poses barriers for women and girls, people with disabilities, and others to access health information and critical services, including restrictions on mobility, lack of decision-making autonomy, limited access to finances, lower literacy rates, and political participation.
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Gender-typed stereotypes are preconceived, usually generalized to reinforce gender norms, typically in a binary way (masculine vs. feminine). Gender-typed stereotypes can be used by societies to justify discrimination against individuals who do not conform to the gender roles. They can limit opportunities for individuals, and perpetuate inequality.
What the Research Says: Gender-Typed Toys
What makes a good toy for a young child? NAEYC asked two researchers about what their work tells us about toys, children, and play. Judith Elaine Blakemore is professor of psychology and associate dean of Arts and Sciences for Faculty Development at Indiana University−Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her primary research interest is the development […]
9 Children’s Books About Gender Equality
Home Every child deserves to grow up healthy, educated and safe – with an equal chance to reach their potential. That’s why Save the Children is committed to building a world where girls, boys, and youth of diverse gender identities are heard, valued, and have access to equal opportunities. During PRIDE month and every month, we […]
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