ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Measures opportunities given to a woman compared to a man within a given country.
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 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-2: -Gender Equity Index (GEI) has been developed to measure situations that are unfavorable to women. It is designed to facilitate international comparisons by ranking countries based on three dimensions of gender inequity indicators: education, economic participation and empowerment.

Detailed explanation-3: -While gender equality is simply focused on providing men and women with the same equal opportunities (like making it legal for women to own land, or even attend school), gender equity works to correct the historical wrongs that have left women behind (such as societal restrictions on employment).

Detailed explanation-4: -From increasing women’s representation in leadership and decision-making to redistributing care-work and productive resources, progress towards a gender equal and sustainable future starts with taking action today. Empower women smallholders. Invest in care. Support women’s leadership. Fund women’s organizations. More items •28-Feb-2022

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