Gender Inequality and its Implications on Education and Health: A Global Perspective

Gender inequality has far-reaching consequences for society, and the United Nations has prioritized addressing it through the Sustainable Development Goals. This book highlights the impact of gender inequality on education and health and provides solutions to promote gender equality and achieve socio-economic benefits for societies. It focuses on India and explores the implications of gender inequality on other SDGs in Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 07 August 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Gender inequality has far-reaching and detrimental consequences for society as a whole. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, the United Nations has placed great emphasis on addressing it through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs assert that gender equality is not merely a fundamental human right but also a vital prerequisite for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.

In Gender Inequality and its Implications on Education and Health, the authors delve into the diverse implications of gender inequality and offer solutions to some of our most pressing concerns. Through a collection of comprehensive studies, the authors demonstrate that, despite varying contexts across the globe, girls and women face barriers to accessing quality education, adequate healthcare, empowerment, and social justice. However, by eliminating this exclusion, numerous socio-economic benefits can be realized, benefiting societies at large.

The chapters in this book, primarily focusing on India, explore the profound implications of gender inequality on education and health. They then extend their analysis to examine gender inequality's impact on other SDGs, encompassing countries from Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. By examining these diverse contexts, the book provides a global perspective on the issue of gender inequality and its consequences.

Raising awareness among stakeholders and institutions about the significance of gender inequality on a global scale and its specific implications, particularly in education and health, is a crucial step toward achieving gender equality. Gender Inequality and its Implications on Education and Health offers valuable strategies and insights to facilitate this transformative journey.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837531813