Gender Disparity in South Asia

Gender Inequality Index

It measures gender inequalities in three essential aspects of human development.

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• Reproductive health, measured by maternal mortality ratio and adolescent birth rates

• Empowerment is measured by the women's parliamentary seats and the proportion of adult females with at least some secondary education.

• Economic status is expressed as labor market participation and measured by the labor force participation rate of females. 

Gender Disparity in the labor force participation rate is quite evident in all South Asian countries.

Domestic Violence

Two out of 5 women in South Asia experience domestic partner violence

Women in Informal Sector

Informal sector accounts for major share of employment in developing countries

Women Business and Law

Business and the Law (WBL)  provides data on the laws and regulations that restrict women's economic opportunities.

Covid-19 and Women

The Covid Pandemic implications are more severe for women as compared to Men