Quantitative Insights into the Gender Wage Gap in Bangladesh’s Online Freelance Marketplace: A Study Focused on Freelancer.com
S M Mashrur Arafin Ayon
Abstract:This study explores the gender pay gap within the freelancing sector of Bangladesh, focusing on the relationship between factors such as education, work experience, and monthlyinvestment with hourly earnings. The analysis, aimed at understanding the current situation, uncovers significant disparities between male and female freelancers. Specifically, the average hourly payment for female freelancers was found to be $17.08, compared to $24.05 for male freelancers. Additionally, female freelancers reported fewer… Show more
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