Analysis of Gender inequality Indicators in Middle Eastern Countries By Using the Copra's Technique

GI refers to the difference and discrimination between men and women in the economic, political, social, and health etc. objectives of which the individual or group assumes their power and dignity. Studies show that without regard for women's conditions, development cannot be achieved for any country, since women always account for half the population of each country; Therefore, the present study uses a descriptive-analytical approach to pursue two main goals: a) ranking the Middle Eastern countries (16 countries) based on the GII; b) leveling the Middle Eastern countries based on the GII. The research population includes 16 Middle Eastern countries. The data required for research are collected through the Human Development Report and Gender Inequality United Nations in 2018. Research variables included 6 variables: Maternal mortality ratio (for every 100,000 live births), adolescent birth rate (births per 1,000 women), Female seats in parliament (%), Labour force participation rate (%), Population with at least some secondary education (%) and Life expectancy at birth (Female). AHP method is used to assess the variables of the research, and copra's technique is used for ranking and evaluating the desirability status of the Gender Inequality Index in the Middle East, The results of the research indicate that from 16 Middle Eastern countries, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar and Saudi Arabia ranked first to fourth in a perfectly favorable position in terms of gender inequality index, Indeed, there is little discrimination between men and women in comparison to other Middle Eastern countries; Yemen and Sudan are in the most unfavorable position in the last rankings, this shows the huge difference and discrimination between men and women in all cases in both countries. Also the country of Iran with the score of the copra's 55/542% is ranked ninth and the average utility status is in terms of the GII.