Gender Equality to Take 120 Years Even as Gap Narrows, WEF Says
WEF Managing Director Saadia Zahidi speaks to Francine Lacqua after their latest annual report on gender found that global gender parity remains more than a lifetime away for women, with current progress meaning it will still take 120 years to reach full equality. She observes that during times of global crisis such as the pandemic, society seems to shift towards more traditional leadership patterns, and also notes this pattern already emerging in AI. (Source: Bloomberg)
WEF Managing Director Saadia Zahidi speaks to Francine Lacqua after their latest annual report on gender found that global gender parity remains more than a lifetime away for women, with current progress meaning it will still take 120 years to reach full equality. She observes that during times of global crisis such as the pandemic, society seems to shift towards more traditional leadership patterns, and also notes this pattern already emerging in AI.
(Source: Bloomberg)
