Women in Botswana

Women in Botswana
Athalia Molokomme, the first woman to hold the office of attorney general.
Gender Inequality Index[1] (2022)
Value0.730
Rank120 out of 166
Global Gender Gap Index[2] (2024)
Value0.730
Rank57 out of 146

The political representation of women in Botswana has fallen behind neighbouring countries.[3]

History

The Abolition of Marital Power Act 2004 provided equal power for women in a common-law marriage.[4]

See Also

References

Citations

  1. ^ "Gender Inequality Index". United Nations Development Programme.
  2. ^ "The Global Gender Gap Report 2024" (PDF). World Economic Forum. p. 12.
  3. ^ LaRocco 2024.
  4. ^ Bauer 2011, p. 29-30.

Bibliography


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