Globalization reshapes gender dynamics worldwide, altering labor markets and challenging traditional roles. Women's increased participation in paid work expands economic independence but also reveals persistent inequalities in wages, job security, and career advancement.
The global economy relies heavily on female labor, often in precarious conditions. Transnational migration for domestic and creates new opportunities but also exposes women to exploitation. Meanwhile, uneven resource distribution and technology access perpetuate gender gaps in education, healthcare, and economic .
Economic and Social Impact of Globalization on Gender
Economic globalization and gender dynamics
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Changing labor markets and employment opportunities
Shift from agriculture to manufacturing (textiles, electronics) and service sectors (tourism, call centers)
Increased participation of women in paid labor force expands their economic independence
Transformation of traditional gender roles
Women as breadwinners challenging male authority within households and communities
Dual-earner households leading to renegotiation of domestic responsibilities like childcare and housework
Persistent gender inequalities
Occupational segregation concentrates women in lower-paying, less secure jobs (garment factories, domestic work)
Gender wage gaps where women earn less than men for comparable work limit economic advancement
Limited access to higher-paying jobs in management and decision-making positions maintains glass ceilings
Intersection with other social hierarchies
Class, race, and ethnicity shaping women's experiences of globalization (migrant workers, indigenous women)
Differential impact on women from the Global North who may benefit more than those in the Global South
Gendered dimensions of global labor
Increased demand for female workers in export-oriented industries (electronics assembly, call centers)
Women as preferred labor force due to perceived docility, dexterity, and acceptance of lower wages