Economic gender gap: Which countries are falling behind?

Medina‐Claros, Samuel; García-Pardo, Francisca; Pérez‐Moreno, Salvador; Bárcena‐Martín, Elena

doi:10.2298/pan2102213m

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“…According to Ólafsdóttir, females in Europe have less access to economic assets: they possess less property than men do, often occupy precarious and low-paid jobs, and continue to suffer disproportionately from poverty and poverty employment discrimination [14]. Nevertheless, Medina-Claros et al find no evidence of a gender gap in promotions [18].…”

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Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

Yerimpasheva

Lipovka

Таракбаева

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Despite the fight against gender inequality, this problem is still relevant in countries with economies in transition and requires further efforts. Conventional traditional gender stereotypes in the minds of people hinder the gender equality in almost all areas. At the same time, the consequences of gender bias on the economy and society remain insufficiently studied. The purpose of the study is to compare gender stereotypes in relation to the traditional distribution of responsibilities between men and women in the countries of Central Europe (CE) and Central Asia (CA). Two hypotheses were put forward, which were confirmed by the results of a regression-correlation analysis of secondary information on the Life in Transition Survey project, carried out by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in cooperation with the World Bank. The study's results will contribute to the pool of research on gender inequality and develop recommendations for adjusting social policies in states with transformational economies. The research methodology includes general scientific methods (positive and normative approaches) and applied methods (quantitative analysis). Based on the responses of three thousand four hundred five (3405) respondents from Central Asia and three thousand four hundred and sixty four (3464) respondents from Central Europe, a regression analysis was performed. The study results showed female respondents from Central Europe have weaker gender stereotypes than participants from Central Asia. The study's results will contribute to the challenge of generating employment growth, reducing vulnerable employment, and improving decent work opportunities in Central Asia.

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Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

Yerimpasheva

Lipovka

Таракбаева

et al. 2023

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“…The choice of a particular profession, hiring, and promotion of the career ladder result from conscious and unconscious gender stereotypes formed under the influence of traditional family culture. The issue of identity and difference has become a familiar subject of theoretical discussion and empirical analysis in women's and gender studies (Fernandes, 2004), and economic parity is one of the main challenges to achieving gender equality worldwide (Medina-Claros et al, 2021). Over the past century, women in developed countries have made significant progress in the labor market, but persistent gender pay and employment gaps remain resilient (Olivetti & Petrongolo, 2016).…”

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Cross-Country Study of Central Asia and Central Europe: Gender Equality Issues

Yerimpasheva

Lipovka

Zakirova

2023

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The study investigates how gender stereotypes and economic differences influence gender inequality in emerging economies. The research aims to examine gender imbalances in Central Asia (CA) and Central Europe (CE) which share a long socialist history. The objectives of the paper are to collect data on both CA and CE regions and examine relationships between Human Development Index, Global Innovation Index, Gender Inequality Index, and Global Gender Gap. The relevance of actions and initiatives to promote gender equality in regions is emphasized. To consider the problem from the point of view of theory, we did a literature review of sociological, economic, and educational studies on gender and the formation of gender stereotypes using the Web of Science and Scopus databases and the Mendeley and Research Gate social networks. A comparative analysis of quantitative data of secondary information was carried out based on information from the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). The study uses a quantitative correlation method. Countries with a high gender gap are expected to have lower human development and innovation levels. Central Asian countries have more significant gender gaps and gender inequalities than Central Europe. The value of the study lies in the attempt to recreate the big picture regarding the existing gender gaps in the countries with emerging economies, covering countries of Central Asia and Central Europe. Agencies of countries with emerging economies can use the study results to analyze scenarios and forecasts to develop labor markets and elaborate policies and programs to combat gender inequality.

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Economic gender gap: Which countries are falling behind?

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Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

Comparative analysis of gender stereotypes in Central Asia and Central Europe

Cross-Country Study of Central Asia and Central Europe: Gender Equality Issues

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