Gender Equality in a Changing World

A Holistic View on Progress and Persistent Gaps

This comprehensive report examines gender equality across a broad spectrum of social, economic, and institutional domains in OECD and EU countries — including education, labour, leadership, health, violence, and transitions (digital & green). OECD+1

In the area of education and skills, the report notes that while women now often attain higher levels of formal education than men in many countries, significant gender gaps remain in educational outcomes, skills, and lifelong learning opportunities. OECD+1 It argues that educational systems continue to reflect and reinforce gendered socialization processes — from childhood onward — influencing subject choices, confidence in particular academic domains, and long-term career trajectories. OECD+1

Beyond formal education, the report highlights the need for systemic, cross-sector policy approaches — combining equal access to quality education with support structures in employment, care responsibilities, leadership opportunities, and protection against gender-based violence — in order to turn gains in education into real equality. OECD+1 The report offers a conceptual policy framework for governments and institutions seeking to mainstream gender equality across all policy domains. OECD+1

Overall, the document serves as both a stock-taking of where we stand today, and a roadmap for moving toward a more inclusive, equitable future — where educational achievements translate into equal opportunities, representation and social justice for all genders.

Reference:Gender Equality in a Changing World — OECD, 2025 https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/gender-equality-in-a-changing-world_e808086f-en/full-report/gender-gaps-in-educational-attainment-and-outcomes-remain_33ea8a2f.html