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Introduction into Feminist Economics
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Overview6 Topics
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Background information13 Topics
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Introduction
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Definition of feminist economics
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Origins of feminist economics and important thought-leaders
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Critiques: Neoclassical vs feminist paradigm
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Principles of feminist economics
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5 - Gender-based economic inequalities in data
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1.The gender pay gap has decreased in the last couple of decades in most countries.
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2. Women are often underrepresented in senior positions in firms.
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3. Women are often overrepresented in low-paying jobs
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4. In many countries, women are less likely to own land and control productive assets.
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5. Women have often limited control over household resources.
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6. Gender-equal inheritance systems are not adopted in all countries.
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Conclusion
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Introduction
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Endnotes
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References
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Glossary
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Interactive learningDeepen your knowledge4 Quizzes
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Training materialExercises for group activities2 Topics
Lesson 2, Topic 10
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4. In many countries, women are less likely to own land and control productive assets.
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Women have less control over important household assets such as land. In almost all low and middle-income countries men are more likely to own land than women. This fact negatively impacts women’s rights e.g. in case of divorce or death of their husband. Moreover, in some countries women do not have equal rights to property compared to men. This fact is illustrated in the chart below from the World Bank Gender Statistics. It shows the percentage of men and women (age 15-49) who solely own land.