Impact of Knowledge Economy on the Participation of Women in Labor Market
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Purpose: To examine the influence and participation of women in the labor market by the know-ledge economy; in negative or positive manner.
Methodology: Quantitative research technique has been implied to evaluate women’s participa-tion in the labor market to minimize negative impacts of knowledge economy.
Findings: Within the service and agricultural sectors, the outcomes demonstrated that knowledge economy is found to have a significant impact on the participation of women’s labor force. The only drawback that discourages the employment of women is the concept of culture and social norms.
Practical Implications: A higher participation of females in computer science, engineering and technology-oriented jobs would spur innovation and economic advances in all countries. Origi-nality Statement: The research also depicted procedures to accomplish women’s participation as a fundamental requirement for the achievement of developmental goals.
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Elkhalek, A. M. A. A.. (2017). Impact of Knowledge Economy on the Participation of Women in Labor Market. International Journal of Business and Economic Development, Volume 05 Issue 2.
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Elkhalek, Abeer Mohamed Ali Abd. "Impact of Knowledge Economy on the Participation of Women in Labor Market." International Journal of Business and Economic Development, Volume 05 Issue 2, 2017.
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