Women in Central Asia Have Rights on Paper, What Holds Them Back in Practice?
Researchers discussing barriers to women's professional and economic growth in Central Asia noted a gap between law and reality. While equal rights are written in law, they do not always lead to equal opportunities in daily life. Gender experts examined how expectations regarding motherhood and marriage continue to affect women. They also looked at how these expectations impact professional leadership.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – For women across Central Asia, equal rights enshrined in law do not necessarily translate into equal opportunities in everyday life, researchers said during a CAPS Unlock discussion examining barriers to women’s economic and professional advancement. Researchers and gender experts examined how deeply rooted expectations about marriage, motherhood and professional leadership continue to shape… The post Women in Central Asia Have Rights on Paper, What Holds Them Back in Practice? appeared first on The Astana Times .