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South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making

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South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organizing a two-day South Asia Dialogue on Advancing Transf

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Sexual Politics Why men and women are diverging ideologically, even as they become more alike economically and educationally.

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August 8, 2025

Sexual Politics Why men and women are diverging ideologically, even as they become more alike economically and educationally.

In most wealthy nations, women have steadily closed the gap with men in education, income, and professional achievement.

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In most wealthy nations, women have steadily closed the gap with men in education, income, and professional achievement.

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