Measuring Brazilian Inequality Using the Gender Inequality Index

Bruna A. Branchi; Talita Bozon Penteado

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2574

Authors

Bruna A. Branchi

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas)

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5312-286X
Talita Bozon Penteado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2574

Keywords:

Gender Gap, Inequality, Composite Index, Human Development, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Gender inequality is a common feature shared by all countries, in different degrees. Its importance is evident in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 5 is mainly dedicated to it. However, for its multidimensional features, different SDGs include it among their targets, the third (health), fourth (education), and tenth (labor) goals in particular. A composite index better describes multiple disparities. In this paper, the Gender Inequality Index (GII), presented in the 2010 Human Development Report, is discussed and then calculated for the Brazilian Federation Units. Its dimensions, health, empowerment, and economic activity cover three crucial dimensions of gender inequality. The GII contributes to evaluate how inequality lowers human development among countries and within a country, as presented in this study. Even though its complex methodology, it is an important tool for policy guidance.

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