Gender equity and equality

Gender equity

Process of being fair to women and men, including using measures to compensate for historical and social disadvantages that prevent men and women from operating on a level playing field.
Gender equality

The state or condition that affords women and men equal enjoyment of human rights, socially valued goods, opportunities and resources.

Indicators of gender equality

Political Labour market Organisations/institutions Household Partnerships and Infanticide Violence Social status quo - stereotype Education Culture/Religion Economical development Sport

Promoting gender equality by:

Increasing womens labour Enrol an even number of

force participation and strengthening labour policies affecting women. Addressing gender norms and behaviours Increasing womens legal protection Equalizing access to income and productive resources.

boys and girls in academic institutions. Promoting womens political rights and participation. Address lack of gender equity in sport. Men and women should not regard one another as superior or inferior, rather as an equal.