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Gender equality in Scotland

While many developed countries have laws to protect the rights of women and girls, across society, there is still work to be done. Women are still under-represented in politics and are still often paid less than male co-workers performing the same jobs.

Gender equality issues can affect all areas of life. Watch the video below to learn more about overcoming issues that women and girls face in sport.

Find out about gender equality in Scotland

Gender equality in Scotland

  • In 2020, the gender pay gap for full-time employees working in Scotland was 3.0% ()
  • Only 10% of senior managers in science, engineering and technology professions are women ()
  • In May 2021, 58 out of 129 MSPs elected to the Scottish Parliament, were women (45%)(±«Óătv News, May 2021).
  • In 2019, 220 out of 650 MPs elected to the UK Parliament were women (34%) (