It’s a win-win! Gender equality makes growth stronger and more inclusive

Posted by oecdecoscope. Despite progress in a number of areas, gender equality remains elusive in many OECD countries. Uneven distributions of outcomes and opportunities spread across the entire life cycle of women and men and culminate in sizeable gender pay gaps. Achieving gender equality would not only serve justice and equity but would also improve well-being in areas such as work-life balances, health, education and job satisfaction. Furthermore, it would make economic growth and social institutions stronger and more sustainable. More...