Gender inequalities

Mortality has fallen since 1950, but for whom?

Mortality fell considerably in the 20th century in western countries, but the decrease was neither regular nor continuous.

Selective abortion in Asia

On average, 105 boys are born for every 100 girls. However, in China, India and several other Asian and Caucasian countries, the proportion of newborn boys is abnormally high because couples practice sex-selective abortion.

Fertility and field of study by gender

While women’s participation in higher education has caught up with and surpassed that of men, large gender differences persist in the choice of field of study. To date, we know little about the mechanisms that explain the link between fertility and study disciplines for both men and women.

VIRAGE, a new survey on gender violence

by Magali Mazuy Les Rencontres de la démo on Gender studies today December 7, 2017 Duration : 11’45

Marriage and nuptiality

Population by sex and age on January 1st

Contextual Database GGP