Social Norms and Gender Equality : A Descriptive Analysis for South Asia

Social Norms and Gender Equality : A Descriptive Analysis for South Asia

Despite decades of economic growth, gender inequality in South Asia remains remarkably high. Although not the only one, social norms are a crucial driver of various gender outcomes, including differential economic participation. Using repeated cros...

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Main Authors: Bussolo, Maurizio, Ezebuihe, Jessy Amarachi, Munoz Boudet, Ana Maria, Poupakis, Stavros, Rahman, Tasmia, Sarma, Nayantara
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2022
Subjects:
GENDER NORMS
SOCIAL NORMS
ECONOMIC EQUITY
GENDER ROLES
GENDER INEQUALITY
PREFERENCE FOR SONS
GIRLS MARRIAGE AGE
FEMALE AGENCY
FEMALE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099836008162257499/IDU00777b24900e5004b75099da096c16c1db28a
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37895

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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099836008162257499/IDU00777b24900e5004b75099da096c16c1db28a
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37895

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