
gender gap
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The importance of parenthood for gender inequality around the world
The differential impact of parenthood on the employment of mothers relative to fathers – the child penalty – is a universal phenomenon, but with varying magnitudes. New evidence across 134 countries shows that typically, as countries grow wealthier, ...
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Ten facts about son preference in India
Gender gaps in child health have narrowed in India, but important gaps remain both for girls and younger brothers, and sex-selective abortion poses a new challenge
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Explaining the gender gap in microenterprise performance: Evidence from India
The gender gap in vendor revenue is likely due to inequitable access to capital rather than buyer preferences or seller behaviour
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Breaking gender-barriers: How women are becoming managers
How do we get more women in senior positions? Chris Woodruff shares insights from the Bangladeshi garment industry