In this paper, after reviewing different indexes proposed for measuring the status of women, a list of 39 indicators along four dimensions are identified from two up-to-date database sources. Since the aim is to include in the analysis as many countries as possible and in order to minimize the effect of missing data for two of the dimensions an optimal subset of indicators was selected for three groups of countries separately. A composite index was computed for each dimension and an aggregate index formed. The computed aggregate index has been used to give a good picture of the current situation of women, with the four composite indexes indicating the relative strengths and weaknesses of individual countries. The composite indexes also allow the identification of special cases that should be paid attention with priority as well as the existing imbalances in the degree of women advancement in the essentials dimensions of their lives.
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