Gender Equality & Work: Are We There Yet?

Indira Hasanovic

Abstract


Gender is a social construct that outlines the roles, behaviors, activities and features that a particular society believes are appropriate for men and women. Gender equality is necessary in order to ensure a fair and productive labor market. Even though, Bosnia and Herzegovina has established legal framework including gender equality laws, women are still facing barriers to participation in the labor market. This research paper will indicate what are the main challenges behind the low participation of women in the labor market. It will provide information on gender differences; the main challenges, and also emphasize gender stereotypes which are contributing the gendered division in labor market.

Keywords


gender, inequality, work, Bosnia and Herzegovina, labor market

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21533/epiphany.v7i2.98

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