Gender Roles in Society (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Gender roles definition
Gender roles definition
Social expectations/standards based on gender identity
Years to close global gender pay gap
Years to close global gender pay gap
257 years
South Korea gender pay gap %
South Korea gender pay gap %
31.1%
OECD average gender pay gap %
OECD average gender pay gap %
11.9%
Rwanda % female parliamentary seats
Rwanda % female parliamentary seats
61%
Rwanda minimum quota for women in politics %
Rwanda minimum quota for women in politics %
30%
Rwanda genocide deaths (1994)
Rwanda genocide deaths (1994)
800,000 over 100 days
Year Rwanda enacted new constitution
Year Rwanda enacted new constitution
2003
% of countries with gender quotas
% of countries with gender quotas
42%
Women seats in 2018 proportional elections
Women seats in 2018 proportional elections
27%
Country w/ highest female parliamentary representation
Country w/ highest female parliamentary representation
Rwanda
Benefits of higher gender equality
Benefits of higher gender equality
Lower poverty, improved health, better wellbeing
Definition of caucus
Definition of caucus
Meeting/grouping of party supporters or members
Why equal pay for equal work crucial
Why equal pay for equal work crucial
Essential for sustainable development
Health impact where women lack autonomy
Health impact where women lack autonomy
Higher maternal mortality rates