(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, SEPTEMBER 4 - Turkey's failure in
narrowing the gender pay gap has been highlighted by a United
Nations Development Program (UNDP) index, which shows how the
gross national income (GNI) is three times higher for men as
daily Hurriyet online reports. According to the Gender
Development Index (GDI), which for the first time is measuring
the gender gap in human development achievements for 148
countries, the estimated GNI for men in Turkey is USD 28,318,
compared with women who earn USD 8,813. Turkey, which was listed
at 118th out of 148 countries, ranking among the "medium human
development" countries, failed in several other aspects,
including women's education and several development indicators.
Between 2002 and 2012, the average number of years of schooling for women is 6.4 years, in comparison with men where the rate is 8.7 years. In line with realities, the expectations of schooling for women also remain at 13.8 years, whereas it is 15 years for men. (ANSAmed).
Between 2002 and 2012, the average number of years of schooling for women is 6.4 years, in comparison with men where the rate is 8.7 years. In line with realities, the expectations of schooling for women also remain at 13.8 years, whereas it is 15 years for men. (ANSAmed).
