Gender Parity Index (GPI)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography A, used in Global Development.

Definition

A ratio of female-to-male values of a given indicator, where a value of 1 indicates perfect equality.

Exam Context

Gender Parity Index (GPI) appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography A revision content for The Human Environment, especially Global Development and Development Case Study: Influencing Factors.

The Human Environment Global Development Development Case Study: Influencing Factors

Found in Revision Notes

The Human Environment

Population and Social Development Factors

Global Development • Development Case Study: Influencing Factors

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