Gender equality

Gender equality, also known as sexual equality of equality of the sexes, 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 behaviours, aspirations and needs equally regardless of gender.

Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Everyone is affected by gender inequality. Women, men, trans and gender people, children and families. It impacts people of all ages and background.

Gender equality is intrinsically linked to sustainable development and is vital to the realization of human rights for all. The overall objective of gender equality is a society in which women and men enjoy the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all spheres of life.

Gender equality prevents violence against women and girls. Men’s control of decision-making and limits to women’s independence. Rigid gender roles and stereotypes. Male relationships that emphasis aggression and disrespect towards women.

One way parents can practice gender equity in the home is by assigning chores to their children of all genders equally to teach them domestic responsibilities, with the goal of preparing them to take care of their future homes as adults. Gender equality, also called gender egalitarianism, sex equality or sexual equality, condition of parity regardless of an individual’s gender. Gender equality addresses the tendencies to ascribe, in various settings across societies, different roles and status to individuals on the basis of gender.

The report examines four critical areas of inequality between men and women in approximately 130 economies around the globe, focusing on economic participation and opportunity, education.

Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live with dignity and freedom from fear. Gender equality is also a precondition.

Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Yet despite progress, women and girls around the world do not fully experience equal rights. Political, economic and social equality for women will benefit all the world’s citizens. Together we can eradicate prejudice and work for equal rights.