Cem Harun Meydan, PhD – Professor, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Department of Management Information Systems, Ankara, Science University, Turkiye
Enes Emre Başar, PhD – Professor, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Marketing, Anadolu University, Turkiye

Series: Gender Issues and Challenges; Social Issues, Justice and Status
BISAC: SOC032000; POL029000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/AJBB4302

This volume offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of gender equality as a central pillar of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. With a particular focus on SDG 5, the 16 chapters bring together contributions from scholars across diverse fields, including law, economics, education, political science, and development studies. The book examines the historical evolution of gender equality, international legal and policy frameworks, and the structural barriers that continue to shape inequalities across different regions. It addresses both persistent challenges—such as gender-based violence, labor market inequalities, and barriers to leadership—and emerging issues, including digital transformation, environmental sustainability, reproductive health rights, and corporate social responsibility. By combining theoretical insights with policy-oriented analysis and empirical evidence, this edited volume provides a nuanced understanding of how gender inequalities are produced, maintained, and challenged within diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts. It emphasizes that gender equality is not only a standalone goal but also a cross-cutting condition for achieving broader development outcomes.

Designed for graduate and doctoral students, researchers, policymakers, and professionals, this book serves as a critical resource for those seeking to understand and advance gender equality through evidence-based and context-sensitive approaches. It ultimately highlights the urgency of integrated and actionable strategies for accelerating progress toward SDG 5 within the 2030 Agenda.