Assessing the impact of gender roles on access to economic opportunities and decision-making power among rural women

Rose A. Arceño * and Maria Francisca P. Sarino

Office of Research Services, Palompon Institute of Technology, Palompon, Leyte, Philippines.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 3829-3837.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2612
Publication history: 
Received on 19 November 2024; revised on 28 December 2024; accepted on 30 December 2024
 
Abstract: 
Gender roles significantly shape the social and economic landscapes of rural communities, often influencing women's access to economic opportunities and decision-making power. This study investigates the relationship between traditional gender roles and rural women’s economic and decision-making capacity. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research collected quantitative and qualitative data from 382 rural women across three villages. Results highlight substantial disparities in access to resources, participation in economic activities, and household decision-making power, emphasizing the urgent need for gender-sensitive policies to bridge these gaps.
 
Keywords: 
Access to resources; Cultural norms; Economic participation; Gender-based disparities; Gendered power dynamics; Rural development; Socio-economic development; Social inclusion; Women's empowerment
 
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