The discrepancy in opportunities, status, attitudes etc., between men and women.
Imagine running a race where one group starts 50 meters ahead while another group starts at the starting line. This unfair advantage represents the gender gap that exists in many areas such as pay, education level, job position etc.
Wage Gap: The average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are working.
Glass Ceiling: An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.
Affirmative Action: An action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination.
What strategy can help reduce the gender gap in education in developing countries?
Which factor contributes most to the “Gender Gap” in agriculture?
What is a significant factor contributing to the gender gap in agriculture in developing countries?
Which factor contributes most significantly to creating a 'gender gap' that hinders economic development?
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