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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 […]

Wikigender University: The University of Manchester

Table of Contents 1 The University of Manchester 2 Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM) 3 Participating students 4 See also 5 References 6 External links The University of Manchester The University of Manchester was formed from the merger of Manchester Institute of Research and Technology (UMIST) and Victoria University in 2004. It is […]

Social Media Conference

Social Media Week took place in a number of cities from 17-21 February 2014, with the theme of “The future of now: Always on, always connected”. In this context, the conference organised by OECD and IABC France focused on the power of social media for international organisations, businesses and government agencies. The emphasis was placed […]

Gender in the Media – January 2015

Is it time we agreed on a gender-neutral singular pronoun? (The Guardian 30.01.2015) The entrepreneurs helping girls in the developing world (BBC 29.01.2015) Saudi Arabia’s dress code for women (The Economist 28.01.2015) To Warn Of Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Risks, Young Women Pose In Life-Size Toy Box (Huffington Post 28.01.2015) The 2015 Power Women Of […]

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Wikigender University: Srinakharinwirot University

In collaboration with Table of Contents 1 Background information 2 The School of Economics and Public Policy 3 About Wikigender University 4 Contributions by Srinakharinwirot University students 4.1 2014 4.2 2013 4.3 2012 5 Student author profiles 5.1 Organisation 5.2 Groups 6 See also 7 External Links Background information Srinakharinwirot University was developed from two […]

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