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Aug. 28, 2023, 9:15 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ERBG-DATA-4

"Part time employment, female (% of total female employment) is '11.7%.'" "Part time employment, male (% of total male employment) is '9.5%.'"
July 19, 2023, 11:04 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1

"(1) If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of-kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. (2)If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. (3)Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving (a) a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall go to the child; (b) a spouse and children, the spouse shall take one-third of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed among the children in equal shares. (4)If any...more
July 19, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1

"Without prejudice to the generality of section 187, a husband and wife shall, for the purposes of acquisition of any interest in property under a disposition made or coming into operation after 1st January, 1980, be treated as two persons. Subject to Part XV, a married woman is in the same position as a man or femme sole of like age with regard to the acquisition, holding, enjoyment and disposition of property and to dealings with or affecting property" (para 186-187). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1980) relating to property ownership are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as...more
June 17, 2023, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad/Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: MARR-SCALE-2

2.0
March 3, 2023, 1:19 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8

"An ugly aspect of Caribbean life that has been chronicled over the years through calypsos is the level of infidelity in our society, which led to people not being aware who their relatives were. This week’s question relates to this. It is this: An elderly relative has returned from overseas and in discussion with you and your partner revealed that the two of you are really first cousins, and challenges of sickle cell run in your family. How should you handle this information since you and your partner would like to get married and start a family? Everyone who commented via telephone or email said this couple should break off...more
March 3, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8

"A study of 411 ancient genomes shows inbreeding decreased over time" (para 1). "We divided our focal region of Eurasia into two, in order to study possible spatial patterns. We used the Aegean, the Black Sea, the Caucasus and the Urals to delineate West and Central Eurasia. Individuals belonging to the west of this demarcation line were considered West Eurasians (n = 275 ancient and n = 155 modern) and individuals belonging to the east of the line, Central Eurasians (n = 136 ancient and n = 293 modern)" (para 39). "This demarcation overlaps with major geographical boundaries that appear to have hindered population contacts [...] two outbred populations, African...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1

"Citing a Barbadian study which was published last September, La Bennett said: 'Women tend to get micro loans for small amounts of capital when they are starting out, but when women want to grow their firms and need more funds, they often end up with less money than they requested. As a result, they tended to rely on funding from personal loans, getting help from family members, putting whatever money they earned from the business back into it, or credit cards, and that can become an expensive process.' The CDB official added that collateral was also a challenge for women seeking bigger loans, and evidence showed that 'in the few...more
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1

"Women and men are regarded equally within the law in the context of the ownership and use of land. Married women are explicitly protected, noting that 'A married woman shall be capable of acquiring, holding and disposing by will or otherwise of any real or personal property as her separate property, in the same manner as if she were a unmarried, without the intervention of any trustee' (Married Women Act Chap. 219, s. 13 A)" (5). "No restrictions were located with regard to opening a bank account or registering a business, including the requirement of a husband’s signature. There was also nothing located in legislation that discriminates against a woman’s...more
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-DATA-1

"Non Governmental Organizations such as the BPW Barbados (Business and Professionals Women's Club) and Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers, which is based in Barbados, also allow for greater participation in cooperatives and rural communities. Concern is expressed however regarding the lack of sex disaggregated data in key areas such as ownership of property, which consequently restricts evidence-based approaches to gender equality" (5).
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1

"All children have equal rights to inherit land and non-land assets (Succession Act Cap. 249 - s. 51). Surviving female spouses are also afforded equal rights to men within provisions of this act. Specifically noting that If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate...more
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAD-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Arts. 49(3)-(6).
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law provides for the valuation of nonmonetary contributions. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Family Law (Amendment) Act 2014, Art. 8(b).
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Art. 49(1)-(2).
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Married Woman’s Act, Arts. 14 and 15. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Registration of Business Act,...more
Dec. 8, 2022, 11:47 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Burma/Myanmar, Central African Rep, Congo, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Lesotho, Liberia, Maldives, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Zambia
Variables: MULTIVAR-SCALE-5

4.0
Dec. 8, 2022, 11:45 p.m.
Countries: Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Chile, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Luxembourg, North Korea
Variables: CONST-SCALE-1

1.0
Dec. 8, 2022, 11:44 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Barbados, Brunei, Central African Rep, Chad, Cuba, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Taiwan, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
Variables: ATC-SCALE-2

2.0
Dec. 8, 2022, 11:42 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Barbados, Bhutan, Burundi, Chad, Comoros, Congo, D R Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Moldova, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Suriname, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: ATC-SCALE-1

1.0
Dec. 8, 2022, 6:04 p.m.
Countries: Barbados, Brunei, Central African Rep, Cuba, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Nepal, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Taiwan, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
Variables: ATC-DATA-6

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Sept. 16, 2022, 6:39 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1

"A common question is: how does the Court arrive at its decision as to the respective shares, if any, the parties to a marriage should be granted? The overarching basis is that it must be just and equitable for the Court to make the order altering the parties’ interest in a property. This means that the Court will seek to be fair to both parties and its order will be based on the principle of fairness...Additionally, the Court will examine factors under section 57 (3) of the Act. These are the financial contributions made directly or indirectly by or on behalf of a party or a child to the acquisition,...more
March 14, 2022, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru
Variables: DACH-DATA-2

"In most countries, SARCs (Short Acting Reversible Contraception) were the most frequent type of contraceptive used by women. 40% or more of women were using SARCs in Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and St Lucia" (para 21).
Jan. 26, 2022, 5:25 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela
Variables: IIP-SCALE-1

1.0
Sept. 13, 2021, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Bhutan, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Rep, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Fiji, Finland, Gambia, Georgia, Greece, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malta, Mongolia, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Trinidad/Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Zambia
Variables: LRW-SCALE-12

1.0
June 18, 2021, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IIP-LAW-2

"No law contains penalties specifically for sexual harassment except in the workplace. Human rights activists reported sexual harassment continued to be a serious concern" (pg 7).
June 15, 2021, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Cuba, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey
Variables: PW-SCALE-1

1.0
May 24, 2021, 2:10 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1

"In 2020, 99% of births in Barbados were attended by skilled health personnele" (p 43).
May 24, 2021, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ISTD-DATA-3

"In 2018, there were .58 new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population in Barbados" (p 43).
May 24, 2021, 2:07 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1

"From 2010-2018 the density of nursing and midwifery personnel in Barbados was 30.6 per 10,000 population" (p 58).
May 24, 2021, 2:06 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1

"From 2010-2018 the density of nursing and midwifery personnel in Barbados was 30.6 per 10,000 population" (p 58).
May 24, 2021, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MISA-DATA-1

In 2016, the prevalence of anaemia in women of reporducticve age (15-49 years) in Barbados was 21.6% (p 66).