Exploring Reasons for Low Female Labour Force Participation in Regular Salaried Jobs

Evidence from Young Lives longitudinal study in India

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 18 September 2022

• Country: India
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Economic Growth
• Authors: Singh, R., Mukherjee, P.

Abstract

Gender inequality in employment remains high in India with women’s work participation rate at 22% compared to 54% for males. Drawing upon evidence from Young Lives panel data, this article explores factors affecting labour force participation and gender inequity, especially with reference to regular salaried jobs amongst young adults at age 22.

This is an output of the Young Lives at Work programme

Citation

Singh, R., & Mukherjee, P. (2022). Exploring Reasons for Low Female Labour Force Participation in Regular Salaried Jobs: Evidence from Young Lives Longitudinal Study in India. Indian Journal of Human Development, 16(2), 267–285

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Exploring Reasons for Low Female Labour Force Participation in Regular Salaried Jobs: Evidence from Young Lives Longitudinal Study in India

Published 18 September 2022