Women in Myanmar
A Burmese woman in traditional garb, c. 1920. | |
| General Statistics | |
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| Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 200 (2010) |
| Women in parliament | 4.0% (2012) |
| Women over 25 with secondary education | 18.0% (2010) |
| Women in labour force | 75.0% (2011) |
| Gender Inequality Index | |
| Value | 0.498 (2021) |
| Rank | 125th out of 191 |
| Global Gender Gap Index | |
| Value | 0.677 (2022) |
| Rank | 106th out of 146 |
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Historically, women in Myanmar (also known as Burma) have had a unique social status and esteemed women in Burmese society. According to the research done by Mya Sein, Burmese women "for centuries – even before recorded history" owned a "high measure of independence" and had retained their "legal and economic rights" despite the influences of Buddhism and Hinduism. Burma once had a matriarchal system that includes the exclusive right to inherit oil wells and the right to inherit the position as village head. Burmese women were also appointed to high offices by Burmese kings, can become chieftainesses and queens.
A Comprehensive History of Women’s Suffrage in Myanmar (Formerly Burma) - WeChronicle