Sara P. sent in a video from The Economist that highlight women’s economic opportunities worldwide. It is based on the results of an economic index ranking of 113 nations, focusing on issues such as workplace policies (for instance, access to paid maternity leave), education, access to the financial system, and the legal and social status of women in the economy (such as the right to work and social attitudes about women working for pay). The index also attempts to differentiate between official policy and actual practice to provide a better idea of the actual economic environment facing women in each country. The analysis is necessarily limited by the inclusion of only 113 countries (especially for Oceania, where only Australia and New Zealand were included), but it’s a worthwhile watch for a general overview:
You can read the full report here.
Comments 4
Sanasral — December 8, 2011
There is a startlingly conspicuous cultural factor here that is being ignored. This research, "the first of its kind," breaks no new ground in getting an accurate reading on the standard of living of women the world over, but rather a litigative estimate of their treatment by their nations. I am speaking out here, because there is a gross political myth here being perpetuated that utilizes a misguided representation of "women" to further solidify that the west is the cradle of civil liberties, human rights, and justice for all (at least in comparison).
Lunad — December 8, 2011
Of course, the only type of work that matters is direct participation in the workforce.
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Anonymous — December 8, 2011
Who did the animated design for these slides? They're wonderful! Sorry, I realize this has nothing to do with the content, but I'm a designer, so I can't help it.