Policy and Research on Gender Equality: An Overview

by Milos Kankaras

Overview

This book provides a brief and up-to-date overview of the global state of gender equality policy and research. In the first part, dealing primarily with policy, the book lists the main actors and stakeholders in the field and outlines the development of international legal and policy frameworks on gender equality and related issues. The book also introduces key frameworks and perspectives on gender equality and briefly discusses the main aspects and dimensions identified across various approaches. In the second part, dealing with empirical issues, the author examines the main sources of empirical evidence, international analytical studies and indicators, and data depositories on gender equality. Finally, the book concludes with the chapter outlining key limitations and empirical data gaps in internationally available empirical evidence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798223639930
Publisher:	Dr. Milos Kankaras
Publication date:	07/11/2022
Series:	Gender Equality , #1
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Dr Milos Kankaras is an experienced policy analyst, project manager and author with a rich track record in providing an empirical foundation for evidence-based public policy in international settings. He worked in academia before moving to some of the leading international organisations, where he examined issues ranging from education, skill development, social policy, working conditions, gender equality, quality of life, etc. Milos published extensively in a variety of policy and research areas. He has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, graduate degrees in educational psychology and international social policy, and a PhD in the area of cross-cultural research.