. It opens with a general summary of gender differences measured outside of the PISA assessment programme and then … considers the knowledge gained about gender-related issues from PISA 2000, PISA 2003 and PISA 2006 when reading, mathematics and …

This issue of the Adult Skills in Focus series looks at gender differences in reading (literacy) and mathematics … assessments, administered to children in fourth grade (around 10 year-olds), to 15-year old adolescents, and to young adults aged … 26-27. The data shows that girls have a small advantage in literacy at age 10, which grows larger by age 15. However, at …

sciences. This type of gender segregation in the labour market is still prevalent in many countries. But will it continue …? Girls now do as well as, and often better than, boys in most core school subjects; and proficiency in a subject influences …

The OECD review of Gender Equality in Peru: Towards a Better Sharing of Paid and Unpaid Work is the second of a series … focusing on Latin American and the Caribbean countries. It compares gender gaps in labour and educational outcomes in Peru with … report reviews the evidence on gender gaps and on what causes these, including the role played by attitudes. The second part …

Good quality and sustainable infrastructure that meets the needs of women, men, children, minorities, people with … policies and projects with other societal and environmental goals, including supporting gender equality. …

differ markedly in their gender composition, reflecting the sex-typing of occupations and gender stereotypes. Graduates …’ field of education is closely related with their occupational choices; therefore a better understanding of gender … disparities in this area can help to identify some of the mechanisms that lie behind gender differences in the labour market and …

gender still plays a role in a number of ways. This Spotlight takes a look at the issues both in society and in the …

What has competition got to do with gender? Competition authorities play a crucial role in shaping fair and thriving … markets. However, the connection between competition and gender is often overlooked. This Toolkit equips competition … authorities with the knowledge and tools necessary to incorporate gender considerations into their work. The Toolkit offers an …