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
Equal inheritance rights for women
Activity title | Equal inheritance rights for women |
Overview | The following exercise introduces the participants to one of the subject matters that illustrates gender-based inequalities. Thanks to the global data showing changes in inheritance systems in particular countries, the participants can broaden their knowledge on factors and aspects influencing the position of women in the economy relative to men. |
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Time | In total 2 hrs 1/ Introduction to the topic, instructions, division of groups (15 min.) 2/ Group work (60 min.) 3/ Reflection (45 min.) |
Group size | 6-20 participants |
Instructions for trainers
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Instructions for participants
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“Inheritance systems are still not gender-equal all around the world. Until recently the gender-equal inheritance systems were rare. When you look at the map dated back to 1920, you can see that many countries globally did not have the same rights for inheritance for women and men. During the 20th century the situation considerably changed, however there are still countries in North Africa, Middle East or South East Asia which do not apply gender-equal inheritance systems. The unequal distribution of inherited wealth has a considerable effect on economic inequality. Since land is an important asset and source of livelihood, in many countries there are long developed rules on how the land is transferred from generation to generation. In many developing countries, women often face legal barriers that do not allow them to inherit property. In some countries, widows and daughters own the land only temporarily which might lead to conflicts caused by questioning the land ownership.”
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Debriefing and evaluation | Allow at least 45 min. for final debriefing and reflection. Firstly encourage the groups to share the results of their group work and discuss their arguments. After that you can also ask general questions evaluating the lessons learnt and the process.
You can use the following questions:
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Tips for trainers | Challenges that might occur: The participants might have different levels of knowledge and skills regarding the topic. Therefore, it is advisable to assess it beforehand and make sure that the groups are divided accordingly (pair more experienced with less experienced participants). |
More on: Towards Economic Literacy: http://economic-literacy.eu
Ortiz-Ospina Esteban, Max Roser (2018). Economic inequality by gender. Available at: https://ourworldindata.org/economic-inequality-by-gender
Goyal, Aparajita (2012). Importance of Equal Inheritance Rights for Female Empowerment. World Bank BLogs. Available at: https://blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttalk/importance-of-equal-inheritance-rights-for-female-empowerment |