Women in Peru
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Women in Peru represent a minority in both numbers and legal rights. Although historically somewhat equal to men, after the Spanish conquest the culture in what is now Peru became increasingly patriarchal. The patriarchal culture is still noticeable. Contraceptive availability is not enough for the demand, and over a third of pregnancies end in abortion. Maternal death rates are also some of the highest in South America.[4]
Quick Facts General Statistics, Maternal mortality (per 100,000) ...
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 68 (2015)[1] |
Women in parliament | 27.7% (2017)[1] |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 57.1% (2017)[1] |
Women in labour force | 69.0% (2017)[1] |
Gender Inequality Index[2] | |
Value | 0.380 (2021) |
Rank | 90th out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[3] | |
Value | 0.749 (2022) |
Rank | 37th out of 146 |
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The Peruvian Government has begun efforts to combat the high maternal mortality rate and lack of female political representation, as well as violence against women. However, the efforts have not yet borne fruit.