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
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
Objectives of a GEI
• Measures gender equality
• Allows for a comparison over time
• Allows for a geographical comparison among MS
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
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?
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
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
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
EIGE working definition of Gender Equality
Equal distribution of assets and Equal distribution of assets and equal dignity and integrityequal dignity and integrity
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
2. Which domains should we include?
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Work* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
Money* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
Power and participation* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
Knowledge* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
Time* D
enotes a Beijing indicator
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
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
Geneva, 14 March 2012 Work session of Gender Statisticians
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]
Questions and Comments?