Executive summary

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Executive summary


Social Inclusion

One of the main features of inequality between men and women is the greater economic vulnerability of the latter.

The situation in Spain

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The situation in Spain


Social Inclusion

The prevalence of mental health problems (depression and anxiety) is double among women than among men. They also suffer a greater overburden in housing costs. In contrast, early school leaving is higher among men than among women.

The situation in Europe

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The situation in Europe


Social Inclusion

In Spain and Europe alike, the percentage of women with deficient salaries is higher than that of men. In Spain, furthermore, the salary gender gap is greater than the European average.

Public policies

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Public policies


Social Inclusion

Spain is one of the countries whose action plans and strategies in gender equality include all those points proposed by the European Union in its Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality 2016-2019.