Are the differences in women’s empowerment aligned with those in the HDI? Why do you think so, or why not? Use data from the maps to help you develop your answer. Your response should be 3 sentences long

Yes, the differences in women's empowerment are aligned with those in the HDI. This can be seen in the regions with higher levels of HDI also tending to have higher levels of women's empowerment. For example, countries in Europe and North America generally score higher in both HDI and women's empowerment compared to countries in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia.