Gender Inequality in Bangladesh

Prepared byMd. Maruf HussainID: 151-054-0-225Department: FDTBGMEA University of Fashion & TechnologyDhaka, Bangladesh

Gender InequalityGender inequality refers to unequal treatment or

perception of individuals based on their gender.

The girls are the worst victim of gender discrimination.

The girls are discriminated right from before their birth.

In 2011, Bangladesh was ranked 146 out of 187 countries on the Human Development Index and 112 out 146 countries surveyed on the Gender Inequality Index.

Elements of Gender Inequality Gender Inequality In HealthGender Inequality In EducationGender Inequality In EmploymentParticipation and Representation In PoliticsDiscrimination and Violence Against Women

etc.

Causes Of Gender inequality in Bangladesh

Structural and Social InstitutionsLack of Explicit policy Initiatives Preoccupied MindsetEarly MarriageLow parental educationPolitical instability.

Gender Inequality In EducationThe percent of the literate children also various

according to the gender.The literacy of the male children was 49.5% and

for female it was 40.1% in 2000 which has been increased to 65.77% for male and 60.68% for female in 2014.

The RMG IndustryRMG is one of the largest sector in

Bangladesh.There are more than 5000 factories employs

more than 5 million workers of whom more than 80% are women.

We earn 21 billion on per year by this sector.

Women’s are Working in Garments Industry

Getting salary

Their life style

Their life style

Participation and Representation In Politics

In Bangladesh context women occupy only 2% of the parliamentary seats.

Less than 1 % of cabinet members are women .

Only 7.88% of civil servants are women, but only 7.88 at decision making levels.

Only 20% members of local government are women.

There is only one women in Supreme Court and the number of judges constitute only 1% as compare to their male

Discrimination and Violence Against Women When married, girl become property of husbands family.

Domestic violence and discrimination are difficult to measure. Violence in Bangladesh ranges from: acid throwing, physical and psychological torture, sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, dowry related violence, trafficking , force prostitution, coerced suicide and murder. Rape: 1069 women and children falling victim last couple of

year. And 72 of them being murdered afterwards.

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What We Have Got From 2015

Violence against women and children rose by five percent in 2015.

Rape rose by 35 present, torture for dowry by 24 percent, 1847 women and children were killed .

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How To Solve The ProblemBoll and Doll

How To Solve The ProblemWe have to ensure

“Education for All”Early marriage and

torture on the girls should be stopped.

We have to create social awareness about gender inequality.

We also should control population problem.

And the main thing is we have to change our mind.