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The Gender Equality Index (GEI): Conceptual Framework and Proposed Domains

The Gender Equality Index (GEI): Conceptual Framework and Proposed Domains. Anne Laure Humbert, Anna Rita Manca , Ligia Nobrega, Jolanta Reingarde, Irene Rioboo. Conference of European Statisticians Group of Experts on Gender Statistics Indicators of Gender Equality

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The Gender Equality Index (GEI): Conceptual Framework and Proposed Domains

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  1. The Gender Equality Index (GEI):Conceptual Framework and Proposed Domains Anne Laure Humbert, Anna Rita Manca, Ligia Nobrega, Jolanta Reingarde, Irene Rioboo Conference of European Statisticians Group of Experts on Gender Statistics Indicators of Gender Equality Geneva, 14th March 2012

  2. Objectives of a GEI • Measures gender equality • Allows for a comparison over time • Allows for a geographical comparison among MS Work session of Gender Statisticians

  3. Some preliminary questions 1. How should equality be defined? 2. Which domains should we include? 4. Which data should we rely on? 3. Which indicators should we choose? Work session of Gender Statisticians

  4. 1. How shouldequalitybedefined? • Based on a thorough analysis of: • Key equality theoretical frameworks • EU policy documents • BPfA Indicators • MDGs • In particular • Focus on equality of women and men • Focus on gender, not on women: positive and negative gaps Work session of Gender Statisticians

  5. EIGE working definition of Gender Equality Equal distribution of assets and equal dignity and integrity Work session of Gender Statisticians

  6. 2. Which domains should we include? Work session of Gender Statisticians

  7. Work * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  8. Money * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  9. Power and participation * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  10. Knowledge * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  11. Time * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  12. Health * Denotes a Beijing indicator Work session of Gender Statisticians

  13. Harm Work session of Gender Statisticians

  14. Intersecting inequalities Work session of Gender Statisticians

  15. 3. Which indicators should we choose? Criteria: • Relevance • Methodological soundness • Accuracy • Reliability • Comparability • Timeliness Work session of Gender Statisticians

  16. Anne Laure Humbert – Gender Expert Anne.Humbert@eige.europa.eu Anna Rita Manca – Statistics Officer Anna.Manca@eige.europa.eu Ligia Nobrega – Gender Expert Ligia.Nobrega@eige.europa.eu Jolanta Reingarde -Senior Researcher-Team Leader Jolanta.Reingarde@eige.europa.eu Irene Rioboo – Seconded National Expert Irene.Rioboo@eige.europa.eu The GEI Team

  17. Questions and Comments?

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