Gender Inequality A Global Issue - 756 Words

Keisha Theodore 12/05/16 Gender inequality: Economics Gender inequality is a global issue as no country has achieved gender parity. I chose this topic because I am a female and will soon be entering the work force and this information pertains to not only me, but to other females who are unaware. I think it is important that we stay informed, so that we can work together to solve this issue. I think gender inequality is an issue that should be addressed for the reason that it goes against the civil rights act listed in the fourteenth amendment in the US Constitution and that it impacts the whole global economy. According to the World Economic Forum gender inequality costs the United States alone $1.2 trillion yearly. A report titled, â€Å"The Power of Parity: How Advancing Women’s Equality can add $12 trillion to Global Growth.† By Mckinsey Global Institute is a 145-page report that goes into detail about females in the work and the positive effect that it can have in the world economy. As sta ted in this report,† $28 trillion of additional annual GDP in 2025 in the full potential scenario of bridging the gender gap.† This means that if we were to disregard gender in the work place and allow full equality we can add a total of almost $30 trillion to the global GDP. Some women are discouraged when it comes to working in the work field, so getting rid of gender discrimination is a good step towards encouraging women to get out there and working. The US constitution isShow MoreRelatedA Brief Note On Global Gender Inequality Issues1334 Words   |  6 Pages Global Gender Inequality Issues Continuing Problem Gains and Progress More than 110 million children in the world are not in school. 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