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2000 Gender and Development
Facts and Figures in Thailand

This is a joint publication of the UNDP Thailand office and the UNIFEM office in Bangkok. Copies are available from either office.

Contains data on Thai women's status in education and socio-economic status, and relevant government policies. Includes reading list, glossary and contacts.
 

Abbreviated Table of Contents

Preface

UNDP's Gender Mainstreaming Facility (GMF)

Section A: Thai women at a glance

Gender-related indices (selected countries)

  • Ranking by HDI, GDI and GEM
  • Gender gap in education
  • Gender gap in economic activity and political profile

Section B: Socio-economic status of women

Part I: Women's social conditions

  • A: Health, education and family
  • B: Women's participation in public affairs

Part II: Women's economic conditions

  • Women's participation in economic affairs
  • Factors affecting women's economic participation
  • Access to economic resources

Part III: Government policies on women and development

  • International and national framework for policies and programs on women's development in Thailand
  • Organizations supporting the implementation of Women's Development Plan

Section C: Some gender terminology and concepts

Sex and gender
Women's multiple roles
Gender analysis guidelines

Section D: Contact addresses for major organisations working on women, gender and development

Section E: Selected list of publications on women and development produced in Thailand during 1994-1999
Dated: 6Jun2000

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