Industrial and Economic Development

A large-scale shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture emerges quickly.

There is a significant increase in agricultural productivity due to female-led innovation.

Urban-style gender roles rapidly replace traditional ones within rural households.

Out-migration of young females seeking employment in urban areas can occur.

Qatar

Kazakhstan

Mozambique

United States

It displays the technological advancement of a country.

It indicates the level of environmental awareness among women.

It measures the educational attainment of men in a society.

It shows women's participation in decision-making processes.

Central America's pyramid retains a wide base owing to cultural emphasis on large families overshadowing women’s empowerment efforts.

East Asia shows a wider base given its rapid development elevating both population growth rate and women's socio-economic status equally.

Both regions show broad bases within their pyramids since women's empowerment has little effect on traditional familial roles and birthrates.

East Asia's pyramid becomes narrower at younger ages due to delayed childbirth from enhanced women's rights and career options.

By implementing free or subsidized adult literacy programs specifically targeted at women.

Making it mandatory for companies hiring females to ensure they can read before employment begins.

By introducing fines for illiterate adults within society as an incentive to learn reading skills

By making elementary school compulsory for mothers of enrolled students.

They implement healthcare policies specifically for women.

They provide small loans to help establish or expand small, self-sustaining businesses.

They enforce stricter labor laws to protect working women.

They offer university education scholarships for women.

Insufficient economic opportunities

Persistent gender stereotypes and bias in workplace settings

Lack of access to education

Legal restrictions on women's employment

Policymakers could emphasize investment in male-dominated industries in both urban and rural areas regardless of GII scores.

Policymakers may focus on improving access to healthcare and education for women in rural areas where GII scores are typically higher.

The GII is often disregarded by policymakers who prioritize economic growth over gender-focused development strategies.

Policymakers may reduce funding for gender-based programs in urban areas assuming lower GII scores indicate no need for such initiatives.

Female Literacy Rate

Child Mortality Rate

Life Expectancy at Birth

GDP per Capita Ratio

Chile

Peru

Argentina

Brazil