Gender Inequality Fast facts

Reducing unwanted adolescent childbearing was a global priority.

Prevalence estimates less than 16 years for early birth among women between age 18 and 24.

Early adolescent childbearing declined overtime from 31.49% in 1996/7 to 19.69% in 2011

Patterns of gender equality in workplaces were associated with psychological distress for women, but not for men.

For women: the highest odds of psychological distress was found on traditionally gender unequal workplaces (The lowest occurrence was found on the most gender equal workplaces)

Human societies have all been created and are composed of two elements: male and female

• Today, our human society continues to force people into portraying "their roles based on gender."

Requires an individual's matrimonial status: single, married, divorced, or separated

Gender identity took precedence over racial identity, religion, and social class.