GENDER INEQUALITY IN LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION IN TURKEY: CLOSING THE GENDER GAP?
Abstract
The roles and status of women have been discovered to be lagging behind in developing countries, especially when it comes to distribution of resources. Why? You may ask. The answer is not far-fetched. The cultural and demographic values developed overtime, as well as the practice of having a social system that is run by males rather than females, are a few reasons for this. Owing to the fact that the existing socio-cultural environment goes a long way to determine how things are accorded to both genders both in the home front, as well as in the labor market, it is not surprising to find women in Turkey lagging behind in many aspects. The purpose of this study is to observe and understand the inherent relationship between female unemployment and economic inequality with regards to the social and demographic norms surrounding the female gender in Turkey. In addition, reducing informal employment, promoting high quality and productive jobs are crucial for addressing the problems of female unemployment.
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English
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Conference Paper
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Publication Date
September 30, 2019
Submission Date
April 19, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 30, 2019
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Year 2019 Volume: 17 Number: 3
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