Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey.
The report’s authors give examples of parental leave policies altering perceptions around caring responsibilities, and labor market reforms leading to a change in beliefs around women in the workplace. Governments have a crucial role in shifting gender social norms, the authors note. “An important place to start is recognizing the economic value of unpaid care work.
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