GID-DB variables: restricted civil liberties

The Gender, Institutions and Development Database (GID-DB) is the only database providing researchers and policymakers with key data on gender-based discrimination in social institutions. Covering 160 countries, the GID-DB contains comprehensive information on legal, cultural and traditional practices that discriminate against women and girls. The GID-DB covers five sub-indices including restricted civil liberties.

This sub-index captures discriminatory laws and practices that restrict women’s access to public space, their political voice and their participation in all aspects of public life. This includes a lack of freedom of movement, the inability to vote or run for election, and negative attitudes toward women as public figures or as leaders. This sub-index highlights the importance of women’s participation in community actions and public decision making for a range of development outcomes such as governance, health and education.

The GID-DB includes the following variables under the restricted civil liberties sub-index:

• Access to public space
• Political quotas
• Political representation
• Workplace rights

See the enitre GID-DB here

Learn about the other sub-indices:

• Discriminatory family code
• Restricted physical integrity
• Son bias
• Restricted resources and assets