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Statistics:Social Institutions (1)

or family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations. In many countries, the family code is primarily based on traditions and informal practices. Its scope includes, but is not limited to: the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; issues arising during marriage, including spousal abuse, […]

Statistics:Social Institutions (2)

comprise norms, values and attitudes. They often manifest themselves in traditions and cultural practices that are performed by the members of a society. Social institutions have often been in existence for centuries and thus reflect the deeply enshrined normative value system of people. Social institutions are particularly relevant in the area of gender equality. In […]

Gender, Institutions and Development Database (GID-DB)

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. This data helps analyse women’s economic empowerment and understand gender gaps in other key areas of development. Discriminatory social institutions are formal and informal laws, social norms and practices that restrict […]

GID-DB variables: discriminatory family code

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 discriminatory family code. Discriminatory family code […]

The Case of Pakistan’s Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010

Pakistan’s Sexual Harassment Act 2010 Pakistan is a developing country comprising of a patriarchal society with well-defined gender specific behaviours. The general consensus in the society holds men as the dominant, powerful and superior beings, whereas, women are often considered as weak and powerless in the society. These diverse views have led to a clear […]

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