Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Gender Mainstreaming Through the Gender and Development Perspective

• Published in: Macroeconomic Risk and Growth in the Southeast Asian Countries Vol. 33B; pp. 87 - 97
• Main Authors: Mafruhah, Izza, Susilowati, Indah
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Limited 09.11.2023
• Subjects: Economic history & thought; Economic systems; Economics; Gender Inequality Index; ASEAN; gender mainstreaming, empowerment; women labour force; sustainable development goals
• DOI: 10.1108/S1571-03862023000033B006
• ISBN: 9781837972852; 1837972850
• ISSN: 1571-0386

Abstract One of the main sustainable development goals (SDGs) highlights gender equality. Gender inequality is usually measured through the Gender Inequality Index (GII) based on three main dimensions, namely, (1) economy, (2) social empowerment, and (3) reproductive health, as demonstrated by death ratio and fertility rates. The aim is to formulate a model for women’s empowerment towards achieving the SDGs. Specifically, the objectives include (1) comparing gender inequality levels among ASEAN countries and (2) analyzing regulations on gender and development perspectives in Indonesia. This research used the mixed method and panel data, namely analyzing gender inequality. The results show that, in the common effect model, all variables affected the participation of women in the workforce. The analysis shows that the enactment of laws and regulations on gender mainstreaming has an impact on reducing gender inequality and increasing various indicators of gender mainstreaming, especially in increasing the participation of women in the workforce.