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Sex and Power in Scotland 2023

Last Updated
23 April 2026
Source
Engender

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study Report

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2D. Report on progress regularly 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4C. Share learning and best practice

Implementation Levels:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Government Health and social care Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Board Members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity

Protected Characteristics:

Sex

Resource content

Engender’s 2023 edition of its landmark report mapping women’s representation across 38 areas of Scottish public life including politics, business, justice, education, and media. Women hold just over a third of the 3,382 positions of power identified. Includes comparison with 2017 and 2020 data to track progress over time. Also cited as a primary data source in Scotland’s Gender Equality Index 2023.

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