South Africa’s Gender Rating Drops
According to the World Economic Forum, women still lag far behind men in top political and decision-making roles, a waste of talent given that their access to education and healthcare is nearly equal.
In its 2008 Global Gender Gap report, the Forum ranks South Africa at 22nd place, slipping back from 20th place (out of 128 countries) in 2007, but well ahead of the United States (in 27th place) and Canada among others.
The country scored well on women in ministerial positions and in parliament, but badly on several other indicators. This includes women’s participation in the labour force, life expectancy of women, women’s literacy and wage equality.
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In its 2008 Global Gender Gap report, the Forum ranks South Africa at 22nd place, slipping back from 20th place (out of 128 countries) in 2007, but well ahead of the United States (in 27th place) and Canada among others.
The country scored well on women in ministerial positions and in parliament, but badly on several other indicators. This includes women’s participation in the labour force, life expectancy of women, women’s literacy and wage equality.
To read the article titled, “SA's gender rating drops,” click here.
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<br /> Independent Online
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