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The time it will take the world to achieve gender equality has increased from 99.5 years to more than 135 years with the COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll, according to the World Economic Forum s Global Gender Gap Report 2021.
Examining 156 countries, the report found that, despite progress in education and health, women are still faced with economic hurdles, declining political participation and workplace challenges.
The pandemic has worsened the situation, and the report noted that progress toward gender equality is stalling partly due to women being more frequently employed in sectors hardest hit by lockdowns, such as the consumer sector, combined with the additional pressures of providing care at home.
India Slips 28 Ranks To 140 On Gender Gap Index
Among India s neighbours, Bangladesh ranked 65, Nepal 106, Pakistan 153, Afghanistan 156, Bhutan 130 and Sri Lanka 116. Representational Image Outlook Web Bureau 2021-04-01T08:16:18+05:30 India Slips 28 Ranks To 140 On Gender Gap Index outlookindia.com 2021-04-01T08:18:06+05:30
India has become the third-worst performer in South Asia after it slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum s Global Gender Gap Report 2021. India has closed 62.5 per cent of its gender gap till date.
The country had ranked 112th among 153 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2020. Among India s neighbours, Bangladesh ranked 65, Nepal 106, Pakistan 153, Afghanistan 156, Bhutan 130 and Sri Lanka 116.
April 1, 2021
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Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content
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