The reasons behind this wage disparity are many and they are a consequence of the way women are perceived by the society they belong to. The first reason is occupational segregation, as women’s and men’s economic status is influenced by the sectors in which they work. The majority of women work in lower-level sectors, such…
Inequality at work How much is the work of a woman worth? Although the obvious answer should be ‘just as much as that of a man’, data suggest that we are still far from reaching gender equality in the workplace. As a recent report by the European Commission has revealed, in 2020, on average, women…
What is FGM? All operations requiring the removal of the external female genitalia or implying any damage to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes are classified as female genital mutilation. The procedure is widespread in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where it is usually performed on young women at any time from when…
A symbol of many cultures The veil is one of the most visible symbols of Islam — which, after Christianity, is the second major religion worldwide. It is also a frequent matter of discussion: Why do women wear it? Who is entitled to decide whether or not it should be worn? Veils were common in…
