Bangladesh, Nov. 15 -- Gender issue is considered a critical element in achieving decent work for all women and men, in order to effect social and institutional changes that lead to sustainable development with equity and growth. It is a way of looking at how social norms and power structures impact on the lives and opportunities available to different groups of men and women. Globally, more women than men live in poverty. Women are also less likely than men to receive basic education and to be appointed to a political position nationally and internationally. Most societies have the common problem of female subordination. This makes gender a very important issue in development work.
The Commonwealth publication 'Gender and Development' exp...