How Changing Social Norms is Crucial in Achieving Gender Equality
2020
This report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) contains a collection of key articles and writings aiming to change maladaptive behaviors that contribute to harmful gender and power dynamics. The report explores socially constructed gender roles and the obstacles preventing female agency, freedom, and equality. It also provides an update on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets to end violence and discrimination against girls, including early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. The report includes sections on changing maladaptive social norms, theories of change, and recommendations for enhancing the capabilities of women and girls. It also uses case studies to examine the conceptual background for social norms and the process of changing them to benefit all individuals.
How Changing Social Norms is Crucial in Achieving Gender Equality
Source:
How Changing Social Norms is Crucial in Achieving Gender Equality. United Nations Population Fund 2020. https://www.unfpa.org/social-norms-change.