Women in Greece
Overview of the status of women in Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The status and characteristics of ancient and modern-day women in Greece evolved from the events that occurred in the history of Greece. According to Michael Scott, in his article "The Rise of Women in Ancient Greece" (History Today), "place of women" and their achievements in ancient Greece was best described by Thucidydes in this quotation: that "The greatest glory [for women] is to be least talked about among men, whether in praise or blame."[4] However, the status of Greek women has undergone change and more advancement upon the onset of the twentieth century. In 1952, they received their right to vote,[5] which led to their earning places and job positions in businesses and in the government of Greece; and they were able to maintain their right to inherit property, even after being married.[6]
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 3 (2010) |
Women in parliament | 21.0% (2013) |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 59.5% (2012) |
Women in labour force | 47.3% (employment rate OECD definition, 2019)[1] |
Gender Inequality Index[2] | |
Value | 0.119 |
Rank | 32nd out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[3] | |
Value | 0.689 (2022) |
Rank | 100th out of 146 |