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16/06/23 06:44 AM IST

Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023

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  • Around half the world’s population believe that men make better political leaders than women, and two in five believe that men make better business executives than women, according to UNDP’s 2023 Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI).
Key Findings
  • The index, covering 85 per cent of the global population, reveals that close to 9 out of 10 men and women hold fundamental biases against women.
  • Nearly 90% of people still hold at least one bias against women and 25 per cent of people believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife.
  • Countries with greater bias in gender social norms also show a lower presence of women in parliament.
  • Indigenous women, migrant women and women with disabilities have meagre political representation, demonstrating how overlapping biases can further reduce opportunities for women.
  • The recent increase in education achievements has not translated into better economic outcomes and opportunities for women.
  • The increase in women's education has not translated into better economic outcomes.
  • In 59 countries where adult women are more educated than men, the average income gap is 39%.
  • While overall progress has been limited, an increase in the share of people with no bias in any indicator is observed in 27 out of 38 surveyed countries.
  • The largest improvements were seen in Germany, Uruguay, New Zealand, Singapore, and Japan, with progress greater among men than women.
  • Breakthroughs in gender social norms have been achieved through policies, regulations, and scientific advancements.
Challenges
  • India has deep-rooted cultural and societal norms that perpetuate gender bias. Traditional beliefs regarding gender roles and expectations limit women's freedom and opportunities.
  • For instance, the preference for male children, leading to a significant gender imbalance and instances of female infanticide.
  • Incidents of violence against women, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, and rape, continue to be prevalent in India.
Way Forward
  • Giving education to women means giving education to the whole family. Education plays an important role in building self-confidence among women.
  • Also, India’s education policy should target young men and boys to positively change their attitudes towards girls and women.
  • Also, there is a need to incorporate gender equality and sensitivity into the school curriculum from an early age, emphasising respect, empathy, and equal opportunities for all.
  • A multi-sectoral strategy to raise awareness among women about the current government initiatives and mechanisms should be devised to ensure the safety of women throughout the country.
  • Panic Button, Nirbhaya Police Squad are some good steps in the direction of women’s safety.
Source- DTE

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