Atlas of gender and development [electronic resource] : how social norms affect gender equality in non-OECD countries / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Development Centre.

Includes bibliographical references.

Illustrated with graphics and maps, this publication provides insight into the impact of social institutions - traditions, social norms and cultural practices - on gender equality in 124 non-OECD countries, using a new composite measure of gender inequality, the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI). Gender inequality holds back not just women but the economic and social development of entire societies. Overcoming discrimination is important in the fight against poverty in developing countries and for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Tackling these inequalities is not easy: in many countries, discrimination against women is deeply rooted in social institutions such as the family and the law. These long-lasting codes of conduct, norms, traditions, and informal and formal laws determine gender outcomes in education, health, political representation and labor markets. The publication is a tool for development practitioners, policy makers, academics and the wider public.--Publisher's description.