VoxDev Development Economics
S4 Ep27: Can flexible work bypass gender norms?
Jul 10, 2024
Lisa Ho discusses the impact of flexible working arrangements on enhancing female labor force participation rates in India, exploring women's preferences for paid work, the use of gig work for machine learning algorithms, an experiment offering tasks to married women in Mumbai, hyper-local offices for women, and the impact of flexible work options on job take-up decisions.
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- Flexible work arrangements in India can boost women's labor force participation.
- Gender norms and practical constraints impact women's job opportunities in developing countries.
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Increasing Female Labor Force Participation in India through Work Flexibility
Offering flexible work arrangements can significantly boost women's participation in the labor market. In countries like India, where female labor force participation is lower than global averages, there is a substantial desire among women to engage in paid work. Studies conducted in India reflect a mismatch between women's willingness to work and their actual participation rates. Logistical constraints, combined with prevailing gender norms, often hinder women's ability to secure jobs. Flexible work options have shown to positively impact job participation, particularly for women adhering to traditional gender roles.
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