The third issue in the series of reports (the other two issued in 1991 and 1995) that looks at the status of women through statistical data and analysis. Provides a comprehensive analysis of how women fare in different parts of the world. It highlights the main findings of statistical analysis on women’s situation as compared to men’s worldwide in a broad range offields including families, health, education, work, human rights and politics.

Available in print. WWW site includes summary of main findings and future directions, and chapter summaries.

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