Discussion Forum on Lecture 02: Gender Gap

Gender & Population

Gender & Population

by Rasida Akter Rasida Akter -
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1.  Close the Gender Gap in our Society.

Close the gender Gap in our society ensuring equal education for both male and female, increased training facilities for women, ensure health facilities, providing same wage to women, providing gender related education to girls and women, taking various steps to reduce domestic violence, reducing physical and mental harassment in the working place were the possible solutions suggested by the respondents in general. Gender inequalities exist in rural areas. Regrettably, this has led society to place greater emphasis and value on the role of men and boys in public life and in the work place.  Structural inequalities continually deprive women of having equal access to social and economic opportunities and services. Gender inequalities could have both short and long-term consequences not only for women but the entire society. Reducing gender inequalities implies benefits not only for women but also for all vulnerable persons and groups. The respondents were found to be able to realize their problems and suggested probable solutions. It is important for government to understand and find out the extent to which this problem is prevailing.

2.  Concerned about the gender gap .

  1. Gender-based violence, including domestic violence, is mitigated and reduced.
  2. Social protection and economic stimulus packages serve women and girls.
  3. People support and practice equal sharing of care work.
  4. Women and girls lead and participate in COVID-19 response planning and decision-making.
  5. Data and coordination mechanisms include gender perspectives.