the gender equality index (gei): conceptual framework and proposed domains
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Gender Equality Index (GEI):Conceptual Framework and
Proposed Domains
Anne Laure Humbert, Anne Laure Humbert, Anna Rita Anna Rita MancaManca, Ligia Nobrega, Jolanta , Ligia Nobrega, Jolanta
Reingarde, Irene RiobooReingarde, Irene RiobooConference of European
StatisticiansGroup of Experts on Gender Statistics
Indicators of Gender Equality
Geneva, 14th March 2012
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Objectives of a GEI
• Measures gender equality
• Allows for a comparison over time
• Allows for a geographical comparison among MS
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Some preliminary questions1. How should
equality be defined?
3. Which indicators should we choose?
4. Which data should we rely on?
2. Which domains
should we include?
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1. How should equality be defined?
• Based on a thorough analysis of:– Key equality theoretical frameworks– EU policy documents– BPfA Indicators– MDGs
• In particularFocus on equality of women and men
Focus on gender, not on women: positive and negative gaps
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EIGE working definition of Gender Equality
Equal distribution of assets and Equal distribution of assets and equal dignity and integrityequal dignity and integrity
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2. Which domains should we include?
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Work* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Money* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Power and participation* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Knowledge* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Time* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Health* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
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Harm
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Intersecting inequalities
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3. Which indicators should we choose?
Criteria: Relevance
Methodological soundness
Accuracy
Reliability
Comparability
Timeliness
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The GEI TeamThe GEI TeamAnne Laure Humbert – Gender [email protected]
Anna Rita Manca – Statistics [email protected]
Ligia Nobrega – Gender [email protected] Jolanta Reingarde -Senior Researcher-Team [email protected]
Irene Rioboo – Seconded National [email protected]
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Questions and Comments?