Gender Inequality Index (GII) in Uzbekistan: Regional Analysis
Abstract
This study analyzes gender inequality in Uzbekistan using the Gender Inequality Index (GII), which considers reproductive health, women’s empowerment, and labor market participation. Data from 2024 show a national GII of 0.136, with the highest inequality in Karakalpakstan, Bukhara, and Namangan. Factors include low female labor force participation, limited political representation, and regional disparities in maternal health and adolescent birth rates. The study highlights the need for targeted, region-specific policies to improve women’s economic activity, reproductive health services, and decision-making participation.
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