Gender Imbalances

Definition

Gender imbalances refer to the unequal distribution of males and females in a population, often resulting in a higher proportion of one gender over the other.

Related terms

Sex Ratio: The sex ratio refers to the number of males per 100 females in a population.

Gender Roles: Gender roles are societal expectations and norms about how males and females should behave or perform certain tasks.

Discrimination: Discrimination is the unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their gender, leading to gender imbalances in various aspects of life.