Women's participation in the economy
To achieve sustainable economic growth and development, women must participate in the economy. Yet, despite tremendous improvements in recent years, women still face significant barriers to economic involvement and are generally consigned to lower-paying employment and less respected responsibilities. The gender pay gap is one of the biggest obstacles to women's economic engagement. In most nations, women earn less than males, and the disparity is considerably worse for women of color and women with disabilities. Women's financial stability may suffer from this pay disparity in the long run, including diminished retirement savings and restricted credit options. The absence of possibilities for education and training is a major impediment to women's economic engagement. Women are less likely to have access to high-quality education and training options, which may hinder their potential to land better-paying positions with more respectable co...