The treatment of women reflects a society’s commitment to equality and social justice. But it also reflects its ability to harness human capital, advance to innovative frontiers and generate higher levels of economic prosperity for all members.
This eye-opening article explores the
Geography of Women’s Economic Opportunity.
Most Zimbabweans have few economic
opportunities, but women face more barriers than men. And they are often the ones left to provide
for children, parents, and other relatives.
This map shows how countries rank in
Gender Equity:
Do you see Zimbabwe?
It’s there, in the gold color, inside the black circle. Zimbabwe scores very low in education,
economic participation, and empowerment of women. On all of the maps in this study, one thing is clear: "ocieties which emphasize tolerance, individual autonomy and
self-expression over hierarchical, authoritarian values also have higher
levels of economic development." For countries to prosper, they must encourage
the participation of women in the business environment. We believe that women are the key to economic
and societal success. The women of
Zimbags are proving that one bag at a time.
