The Role of Education in Mitigating Wage Inequality and Enhancing Female Labor Force Participation

Abstract

This study examines the role of education in addressing wage inequality and promoting female labor force participation. It establishes the fact that education is a key determinant in reducing wage disparities and enhancing women’s economic empowerment. The paper reviews empirical studies that demonstrate higher educational attainment correlates with increased earnings although wage inequality persists across demographic groups. It also explores how education supports female labor market participation, noting from the evidence that better education provisions lead to the employment of more women. It also identifies the interplay between education and cultural norms on gender roles, indicating that policy making through education can modify attitudes to improve gender sensitivities. The need for focused educational policies that improve access and, at the same time, enhance education quality as a catalyst for economic growth and social equity was emphasized in the study

Keywords: Economic empowerment, Education, Educational policies, Female labour force participation, Gender roles, Wage inequality.

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