ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Measures inequalities between men and women in regards to political and economic participation and decision making, and power over economic resources.
A
Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
B
Gender-Related Development Index (GDI)
C
Gender Equity
D
Human Development Index (HDI)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) is a measure of inequalities between men’s and women’s opportunities in three major areas. Economic participation and decision making. This is measured by two indicators: the share of women and men in senior professional and technical positions and senior officials and managers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: A composite index measuring gender inequality in three basic dimensions of empowerment-economic participation and decision-making, political participation, and decision-making, and power over economic resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gender Inequality Index is a composite measure reflecting inequality in achievements between The GII is a composite measure, reflecting inequality in achievements between women and men in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Mahila Shakti Kendra. Working Women Hostel (WWH) Scheme for Adolescent Girls. Mahila Police Volunteers (MPV) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) National Crèche Scheme for the Children of Working Mothers. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandna Yojna. More items •22-Mar-2022

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