This undergraduate thesis reflects on gender roles in Croatian society based on different sources of data including reports from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, the European Institute for Gender Equality, and various scientific research projects conducted in Croatia. The thesis shows how the roles of women and men differ in the private and public spheres of life, with a focus on observed gender inequality. It particularly considers how gender inequality reflects on women’s lives. Significant gender differences are observed in the context of employment opportunities, level of income, household chores and childcare. The historical context of gender roles in Croatia is sketched with traditional attitudes towards the gender division of labour still reflected in everyday life and women facing a double burden. Multiple forms of discrimination to which women are exposed to are also analysed, including those based on age, education level, and geographic location. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the need for societal changes towards real gender equality in Croatia.