In this episode we look at the digital gender divide, and the progress needed to improve gender equality.

Despite significant efforts from international organisations, governments and the private sector, gender inequality remains an issue across every region of the world. According to one World Economic Forum report, it could take 108 years to close the gender gap and a further 100 years to achieve economic gender parity.

The disparity between men and women in society affects learning opportunities, educational attainment, economic participation, healthcare and political empowerment. While each of these areas requires urgent action, it’s the success with which the digital divide is tackled that looks set to have the greatest impact on future levels of gender equality.

Originally published on Study International 

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/closing-digital-gender-imbalance/

This episode is also available as a blog post: 

http://teachersnotes.net/2020/11/22/closing-the-digital-gender-divide/

Written by Daniel Maxwell