Gender Equality Political and Social Development

Question: Discuss about theGender Equalityfor Political and Social Development. Answer: Introduction Relationship between Gender Equality and Development on Global Perspective. Some countries have experienced tremendous economic, political, and social development due to the practice of gender equality while others are still facing various challenges due to lack of equality to opportunities and rights to women. According to World Economic Forum (2016), the Republican of Iceland is one of the countries which practices more gender equality in the world. Unlike other countries, women in Iceland have been given full opportunity and the right to take part in economic development, access education and health and engage in national politics through leadership. As a result, the country has been listed as among the top countries whose per capita income is expected to rise to $55,565.366 by the end of 2016 according to World Economic Outlook Database (2015). On the other hand, the World Economic Forum report further indicates that Chad is among the worst nations where gender equality is still a challenge. Inequality ranges from underrepresentation of women in leadership, less or no access to hospitals and education, and low wages coupled with long working hours. As a result of inequality, social, political, and economic progress in Chad has been low with its annual per capita income standing at $1,135.765. Key Areas which Require Consideration to Achieve Full Implementation of Gender Equality in UAE. There are still some problems which are affecting the full implementation of the gender equality in UAE. According to Moussly (2011), one of the impediments to gender equality in the region is high illiteracy levels among the women in the area. Female illiteracy in the region has been contributed by lack of equal access to education and discrimination of women. The presence of a high number of women who can't be able to read and write has led to low rates of women who are employed in the region. It is estimated that female employees in UAE account for 33% which is among the lowest rates in the world with the problem being rampant in private sector. (Marzouqi Forster, 2011). Also, the there are clauses in the constitution which need to be amended for the purpose of providing equality. For instance, the Constitution states that children born of an Arab father and a foreigner mother can secure citizenship in UAE whereas their counterparts born of an Arab mother and an immigrant father cannot get the nationality. Additionally, women in parliament are not adequately presented. The statistical figures show that only 10% of female in the region take part in political leadership through the legislature. The number is subtle compared to men. Effects of Gender Inequality on Personal Point of View It is definite that lack of full representation of women is a clear indicator that other elements of development such as quality education will also be at stake. Undermining women through underrepresentation affects not only the women but also the nation at large. As a youth in the region, lack of equality negatively affects the high quality of education which I am supposed to receive. Also, inequality denies me a chance to take part in matters of national development since the adult-age always thinks they have the answers to various macroeconomic issues. I understand that education is the key to future life. When educational resources are rationed due to inequality, then it is evident that my future is also at stake. Inequality also affects areas of my concern as a youth such as the right to take part in national development through leadership. Living in a society where resources belong to few individuals affects the thinking and quality of choices that young people like I make. As a result, I will be living with the notion that even if I work hard, nobody will appreciate my efforts. The only way to survive in such an economy is to look alternative productive options to generate income through self-employment. References Marzouqi A.H., Forster N. (2011). An Exploratory Study on the Under-representation of Emirate Women in the United Arab Emirates Information Technology Sector. Web. Available at: https://search.proquest.com/openview/6e4f953daa2c2cfc4828c48568705bc0/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar. Accessed on 31 October 2016. Moussly R. (2011). Gender inequality is a regional issue. Web. Available from: https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/education/gender-inequality-is-a-regional-issue-1.783219. accessed on 31 October 2016. World Economic Forum (2016). Rankings. Web. Available at: https://reports.weforum.org/global-gender-gap-report-2015/rankings/. Accessed on 31 October 2016. World Economic Outlook Database (2015). World Economic and Financial Surveys. International Monetary Fund. Web. Available at: https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2015/01/weodata/index.aspx. Accessed on 31 October 2016.