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The conditions for women's autonomy: Statistical data for Valle del Cauca
Lina Buchely1, Heidy Acevedo2, Salome Arias-Arevalo3
1Universidad Icesi, Director of the Observatorio para la Equidad de las Mujeres.
Data in Brief
|June 4, 2020
Summary
This study presents a new dataset on women's autonomy in Colombia, covering physical, economic, and leadership dimensions. The findings aim to inform public policies for improving women's living conditions in the Pacific region.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Policy
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Limited data exists on women's autonomy in Colombia's Pacific region.
- Existing information often fails to capture the multifaceted nature of women's decision-making capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel dataset on women's autonomy in Cali, Buenaventura, Yumbo, and Jamundí.
- To provide a comprehensive measurement of women's autonomy across physical, economic, and leadership dimensions.
- To generate reliable data for informing local and national public policies to enhance women's well-being.
Main Methods:
- Data collected by the Women's Equity Observatory (Observatorio para la Equidad de las Mujeres - OEM).
- Survey implemented in October-November 2018 using multi-stage probability sampling.
- Sample size of 1,507 women across four municipalities.
Main Results:
- The dataset captures women's autonomy through their perception and actions.
- It covers physical, economic, financial, leadership, and public participation aspects.
- Data addresses limitations in existing information for policy formulation.
Conclusions:
- The dataset offers a robust foundation for evidence-based policymaking.
- It is crucial for improving the living conditions of women in Colombia's Pacific region.
- The study highlights the importance of multi-dimensional measurements for women's autonomy.
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