Women's
Situation in Bhutan
Women constitute 48 percent of the population and
participate freely in the social and economic life of the country.
Approximately 43 percent of enrollment in school is female, and 16
percent of civil service employees are women. Read on. BAC
Role
of Women in Bhutan
Although officially the government
has encouraged greater participation of women in political and administrative
life, male members of the traditional aristocracy dominate the social
system. Economic development has increased opportunities for women
to participate in fields such as medicine, both as physicians and
nurses; teaching; and administration. Read
on.
