Labour market feminization and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa

• Published in: International journal of manpower Vol. 45; no. 9; pp. 1832 - 1848
• Main Authors: Adejumo, Oluwabunmi O., Obisanya, Joshua F., Akinyemi, Folashade O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited 29.10.2024; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Economic development; Economic growth; Education; Educational attainment; Employment; Entrepreneurs; Equality; Family income; Females; Fertility; GDP; Gender equity; Gross Domestic Product; Hypotheses; Labor force; Labor market; Macroeconomics; Manual workers; Participation; Per capita; Africa; Development; Female; Equality; Per capita income; Employment

PurposeWomen’s direct or subtle exclusion from the labour market is still evident, necessitating more rigorous inquiries into the subject matter. The study aims to assess the moderating factors that can boost the inclusion of women participation in the labour market by complementing and actualising...