GENDER EQUITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: CASES FROM UZBEKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5471Keywords:
Gender Equality, Gender Equity, Organizational Culture, Sdg, UzbekistanAbstract
The goal of this paper is to have a better understanding of the role played by the gender equality in an organizational context, especially for gender equity which ensures higher diversity and inclusiveness of the women in corporative structures. This goal is linked to the sustainable development goals (SDG) of the 2030 Agenda, especially with SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities). The article has two main tasks: (1) to describe gender equity and some of the Sustainable development goals and (2) to present some cases in Uzbek organizations to delve into the way they implement corporate social responsibility practices related to these SDGs and improve the condition of their female employees. The used methodology is in two directions: literature study on gender equity and Sustainable development goals and interviews with representatives of five Uzbek organizations. The presented studies conclude that the good management of gender equity could improve the corporative internal environment.
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