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
Definition of feminist economics
Feminist economics can be regarded both as a school of economic thought as well as a political action. There are different definitions of the term “feminist economics”. The below mentioned one offers a comprehensive explanation: “Feminist economics analyses the interrelationship between gender and the economy. Thereby, feminist economics also takes the unpaid, non-market intermediated part of the economy and society into account and examines the driving forces behind common dichotomies such as economic–social, productive–reproductive, masculine–feminine, paid–unpaid or public–private. Moreover, feminist economics analyses patriarchy and capitalism as interrelated forms of dominance. Against this background, questions arise about the distribution and disposal of property, income, power, knowledge and the own body.”