Krivets O. Human-geographical study of the gender ratios in Ukrainian regions.

The theoretical fundamentals of human-geographical research of gender ratios in management and political processes, at the labor market, in the educational and scientific segments, socio-demographic processes are described. The methodic of human-geographical studies of gender ratios in regions is developed. Stages and directions of foreign gender researches are estimated. The experience of achievement of gender equality in society of Scandinavian countries is analyzed. Gender ratios in management, political processes, at the labor market, in the educational and scientific spheres, socio-demographic processes in the regions of Ukraine are analyzed. Typification of Ukrainian regions by indicators of gender equality is carried out. Gender issues and the ways of improving gender policy in Ukraine are revealed.