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Introduction into Feminist Economics
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Overview6 Topics
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Background information13 Topics
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Introduction
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Definition of feminist economics
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Origins of feminist economics and important thought-leaders
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Critiques: Neoclassical vs feminist paradigm
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Principles of feminist economics
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5 - Gender-based economic inequalities in data
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1.The gender pay gap has decreased in the last couple of decades in most countries.
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2. Women are often underrepresented in senior positions in firms.
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3. Women are often overrepresented in low-paying jobs
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4. In many countries, women are less likely to own land and control productive assets.
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5. Women have often limited control over household resources.
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6. Gender-equal inheritance systems are not adopted in all countries.
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Conclusion
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Introduction
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Endnotes
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References
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Glossary
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Interactive learningDeepen your knowledge4 Quizzes
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Training materialExercises for group activities2 Topics
Lesson 2, Topic 13
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Conclusion
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To sum up, feminist economics covers a wide spectrum of areas which are being researched and contributes to a more holistic understanding of how men and women participate in the economy. Feminist economics brought new questions and variables into economic research and have made an undoubted contribution to diversification of the economic discourse. It plays an important role in rethinking the way we understand economics and the driving forces behind it.
