Gender issues relate to the differences and similarities that exist between men and women in relation to their contributions, their conditions of work and life, and their needs, constraints and opportunities. In labour statistics, these aspects need to be reflected in definitions, measurement methods and presentation of results in order to improve the description of the labour market and provide a solid basis for promoting equality between men and women in the world of work.
Type Working paper Date issued 1999 Authors Mata-Greenwood, Adriana Unit responsible Statistics Subjects gender mainstreaming, labour statistics Download English - pdf 146 KB