ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Absence of comprehensive and rational policy for women’s emancipation through education, training and access to resources such as land, credit and technology etc. The perception of male as the breadwinner of the family despite the fact that in low income households women’s income is crucial for sustenance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women are less likely to work for income or actively seek work. The global labor force participation rate for women is just over 50% compared to 80% for men. Women are less likely to work in formal employment and have fewer opportunities for business expansion or career progression. When women do work, they earn less.

Detailed explanation-3: -Results also suggest that as a consequence of increasing participation in the labour force, greater access to microfinance reduces fertility in the long run. Female managers could improve productivity in garment firms.