Global gender equality indices are frequently used by politicians and policymakers to evaluate effects of policies as well
as by researchers to test scientific theories. However, existing gender equality indices only account for gender unequal
representation in a limited number of domains based on a traditional labor market and Western ideals. Thus, they do not
fully reflect challenges faced by women and men in modern (work) life in all countries. The current project goal is to
identify and address shortcomings of existing indices with the aim to develop a European gender equality index that can
be used to cultivate new gender inequality knowledge.