Transcript Gender Statistics Introduction Over the years, gender and women issues have received great attention by researchers, donor agencies and the government.

Gender Statistics
2007
Introduction
Over the years, gender and women issues have received
great attention by researchers, donor agencies and the
government. This is evidenced from the writings on
gender and women issues especially relating to improving
the women’s status in social, economic, legal and political
areas. Another development in this area since the end of
the United Nations Decade for Women is the
establishment of a number local Non- governmental
Organizations (NGOs) dealing with gender, human rights
and women issues. These initiatives and actions are
testimony of the seriousness with which the women and
gender question is now being understood and tackled by
Jordanian women and government.
Activities carried out to improve the availability and
quality of statistics to address gender issues
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The DoS aimed at enhancing the collection of data
on gender through different censuses and surveys
conducted by the directorates. In addition, some
survey’s questionnaires included questions on
gender issues such as: social network, attitudes
towards woman economic participation and their
participation in the social life, attitudes towards
marriage, .. etc.
Review of data sources to assess the
availability and quality
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Definitions, concepts, methods of measurement
related to Gender indicators were used by the
DoS staff based on the International Definitions
used by International Org.
The DoS established a comprehensive database
on gender topics, including the followings:
Demography, health, Education, Economics,
Fertility and mortality and other related issues.
The Challenges
Based upon the analysis of studies on women in
Jordan, there is need to document (research),
analyze and disseminate data on gender- role
socialization patterns and practices. This is with a
view not only to taking stock of the progress made
towards the equality and integration of women, but
also to highlight the gaps between women’s and
men’s opportunities. The situation analysis can
guide in devising strategies and policies, which will
promote gender equality.
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A critical analysis of the Jordanian society shows
that there are strong traditional and cultural forces
that impinge on the participation of both men and
women in development endeavors.
Indications are that despite government efforts,
disparities still exist between men and women in
actual power sharing, participation and control
over decision- making process. These favor men
and put women in subordinate positions. There is
low representation of women in decision- making
positions.
The Plans
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Due to important need of having an updated data
on gender, the Department of Statistics is planning
to integrate The gender dimension in all surveys
and censuses.
Dos aims at increasing the capabilities of the
employees involved in gender statistics through
training courses and other activates such as
conferences,workshops and seminars.
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