Toward gender equality : the role of public policy

Gender equality is not only a matter of social justice but also good eocnomics. It is of foremost importance to women ' s well-being and development. Discrimination means loses in productivity and lower welfare of women, their families, and society at large. Although the gender gap is narrowing...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Banco Mundial
Format: Book
Published: Washington, D.C. World Bank 1995
Series:Development in practice
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Table of Contents:
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  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Definitions and data notes
  • Summary
  • 1. Gender inequalities persist
  • 2. Gender inequalities hamper growth
  • 3. Public policies matter
  • Notes
  • References
  • Figures
  • Tables
  • Boxes