Contemporary Measurements of Poverty : Does Modern Poverty Measurement instances fully consider the complexities of gender Dimensions?

Abstract: This essay concerns itself with the measurement of poverty. Through a lens of gender sensitivity, combined with three dimensions of gender, this essay analyses the quality of various SDG indicators. The paper has incorporated a methodology based on a qualitative content analysis, this method proves as an excellent way to analyse the strength of indicators relating to the SDG:s, as well as proves to work in symbiosis with the analytical framework of this essay. Through the analysis of this essay, it has been concluded that the instances as the SDG:s measure poverty proves to be insufficient. As the overall quality, combined with in some instances, the quantity of measurement instances holds sub-standard characteristics, the goal of leaving no one behind proves to be quite difficult to overcome.