When you compare the overall development and well-being of men versus women, men are clearly better off in most societies across the globe. But there are exceptions--countries where women are now doing better than men--and those countries are worth noting.
Overall, the United Nations' latest Human Development Report shows women are 8% less well-off than men, considering concerns like education achievement, life expectancy, and income. In South Asia, for example, there's a 17% gap between the sexes, reflecting persistent inequality and discrimination.
