The Link Between Globalisation and Gender Equality
The Link Between Globalisation and Gender Equality

Summary/Abstract: Globalisation is a phenomenon that is believed to exist for centuries and even millennia. However, over the past few decades, this phenomenon was more widespread than ever and its impacts were widely discussed and analysed. This paper will focus on examining the link between globalisation and gender equality. The paper is divided into three parts. First part of this paper will look into different definitions of globalisation – some of them being far broader and more comprehensive than the others. Second part of the paper will examine the link between globalisation and gender equality. This is done using KOF Globalisation Index, measuring the extent of globalisation of a country, and Gender Inequality Index, measuring the extent of gender inequalities present. Data implies that the link exists between gender equality and globalisation, as more globalised countries also appear to be more equal in terms of gender equality. Third part of the papers discusses the existing research evidences that explored the link between globalisation and gender equality in details. It links gender with employment opportunities, discrimination on the labour market, foreign direct investments, education, etc. Finally, conclusions of the paper are presented.

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