Women in Greece

Women in Greece
Ellie Lambeti, Greek actress
General Statistics
Maternal mortality (per 100,000)3 (2010)
Women in parliament21.0% (2013)
Women over 25 with secondary education59.5% (2012)
Women in labour force47.3% (employment rate
OECD definition, 2019)[1]
Gender Inequality Index[2]
Value0.119
Rank32nd out of 191
Global Gender Gap Index[3]
Value0.689 (2022)
Rank100th out of 146

The status and characteristics of ancient and modern-day women in Greece evolved from the events that occurred in the history of Greece. According to Michael Scott, in his article "The Rise of Women in Ancient Greece" (History Today), "place of women" and their achievements in ancient Greece was best described by Thucidydes in this quotation: that "The greatest glory [for women] is to be least talked about among men, whether in praise or blame."[4] However, the status of Greek women has undergone change and more advancement upon the onset of the twentieth century. In 1952, they received their right to vote,[5] which led to their earning places and job positions in businesses and in the government of Greece; and they were able to maintain their right to inherit property, even after being married.[6]

  1. ^ "LFS by sex and age - indicators".
  2. ^ "Human Development Report 2021/2022" (PDF). HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORTS. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Global Gender Gap Report 2022" (PDF). World Economic Forum. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  4. ^ Scott, Michael. The Rise of Women in Ancient Greece, History Today, Volume: 59 Issue: 11 2009
  5. ^ Kerstin Teske: [email protected]. "European Database: Women in Decision-making – Country Report Greece". Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  6. ^ Hitton, Shanti. Social Culture of Greece, Travel Tips, USA Today