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    Equality within Our Lifetimes: How Laws and Policies Can Close—or Widen—Gender Gaps in Economies Worldwide9780520392311Crossref
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    Equality within Our Lifetimes: How Laws and Policies Can Close—or Widen—Gender Gaps in Economies Worldwide

    Well into the twenty-first century, achieving gender equality in the economy remains unfinished business. Worldwide, women’s employment, income, and leadership opportunities lag men’s. Building and using a one-of-a-kind database that covers 193 countries, this book systematically analyzes how far we’ve come and how far we have to go in adopting evidence-based solutions to close the gaps. Spanning topics including girls’ education, employment discrimination of all kinds, sexual harassment, and caregiving needs across the life course, the authors bring the findings to life through global maps, stories of laws’ impact in courts and beyond, and case studies of making change. A powerful call to action, Equality within Our Lifetimes reveals how gender equality is both feasible and urgently needed to address some of the greatest challenges of our generation.
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      10.14293/S2199-1006.1.SOR-UNCAT.BJ0GYC.v1.RAZDUX
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      The book provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of laws and policies on gender equality in economies worldwide. The author presents a comprehensive review of the latest research and data on gender gaps in areas such as education, employment, and healthcare and provides insights on how laws and policies can help close these gaps. The author provides a thorough review of existing laws and policies that have been successful in promoting gender equality in different regions and highlights areas where more progress is needed. One strength of the book is its emphasis on the importance of addressing gender inequality not only as a matter of social justice but also for promoting economic growth and development. The author provides compelling evidence to show that closing gender gaps can lead to increased productivity, higher incomes, and greater overall economic prosperity. Overall, "Equality within Our Lifetimes: How Laws and Policies Can Close—or Widen—Gender Gaps in Economies Worldwide" is a well-researched and well-written book that provides valuable insights into the role of laws and policies in promoting gender equality. It is a must-read for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in promoting social justice and economic development.

       

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