Feminization of Occupations and Its Effect on Gender Wage Gap in South Mediterranean Countries

Femise Research Papers, FEM 43-08 (2019)

116 Pages Posted: 23 May 2019

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Doaa Abdou

October University for Modern and Science and Arts; MSA UNIVERSITY

Marina Adel

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Mona Said

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Vassilis Monastiriotis

European Institute, LSE

Date Written: April 23, 2019

Abstract

The issue of gender equality in the labour market is an important one. For the MENA region, however, the issue is additionally important due to the traditional role that women play in the economy and the cultural (including religious) beliefs that drive gender relations in these countries. Focusing on Egypt and Jordan, the study produces policy recommendations in two directions: On the one hand, addressing the cultural and wider societal barriers to female employment which may be giving unequal access to jobs (both in occupational and in remuneration terms). On the other hand, developing enabling policies for increased female labour force participation, such as extension of childcare provision and especially maternity leave and pay.

Keywords: Gender, Wage Discrimination, Feminization

Suggested Citation

Salman, Doaa and Salman, Doaa and Adel, Marina and Said, Mona and Monastiriotis, Vassilis, Feminization of Occupations and Its Effect on Gender Wage Gap in South Mediterranean Countries (April 23, 2019). Femise Research Papers, FEM 43-08 (2019), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3376408

October University for Modern and Science and Arts ( email )

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6 October
Egypt

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Marina Adel

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Mona Said

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Vassilis Monastiriotis

European Institute, LSE ( email )

Houghton Street
WC2A 2AE London, London WC2A 2AE
United Kingdom

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