Gender equality is still regarded as a novel term in Ukrainian society, and feminism mostly carries a negative connotation. Traditional gender stereotypes and patriarchal attitudes still persist in the country, where men are considered to be the primary breadwinners and decision-makers. In Ukraine, women make up almost half of the labour force and simultaneously carry the load of domestic chores. It is also women who predominantly take on the main responsibility for childcare.
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Daryna Onyshko: Women in politics, security, and peacebuilding
Soldiers march along Khreshchatyk Street in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2018, taking part in the parade to mark Ukraine's 27th Independence Day.
