Become a Patron!Gender Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.
It is when people have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
Why Gender Equality is Important?
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
It is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
1. Results in better healthcare
Research shows that in general, women receive worse medical care than men. There are many reasons for this, including lack of education and lower incomes. When women are equal in society, their health will be impacted positively.
2. Good for the economy
Women’s impact doesn’t stop with individual companies and organizations. Studies show that increasing women’s participation in the economy is good for the economy.
3. Children are healthier
When women make their own reproductive choices, they provide better care for the children they do have. Children raised in gender-equal environments will do better than those raised with inequality.
4. Leads to better racial equality
Gender equality and race equality are closely linked. Within issues like the gender pay gap, race plays a big role. When gender equality considers race as a factor, it improves race equality at the same time.
5. Reduces human trafficking
While men are also victims of human trafficking, women and girls make up the majority. They’re more vulnerable and traffickers see them as easier targets. With better education and job options, women and girls don’t end up in trafficking situations as often. Gender equality can also help strengthen a country, reducing poverty and instability. These fuel human trafficking.
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References:
- Frequently asked questions about gender equality. (2022). United Nations Population Fund. https://www.unfpa.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-gender-equality
- M., Blazhevska, V., Blazhevska, V., Blazhevska, V., D., D., & D. (2020, July 23). United Nations: Gender equality and women’s empowerment. United Nations Sustainable Development. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/
- Soken-Huberty, E. (2020, February 11). 10 Reasons Why Gender Equality is Important. Human Rights Careers. https://www.humanrightscareers.com/issues/10-reasons-why-gender-equality-is-important/
- The benefits of gender equality | Victorian Government. (2022). State Government of Victoria. https://www.vic.gov.au/benefits-gender-equality
About Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.
She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice since 2009, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Clinical Sexologist for Singapore Cancer Society. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between, Orgasmic Yoga, From Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.
Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.
