India’s female labour force participation is ultra low. I have previously theorised this as an “Honour-Income Trade-Off”. Men are expected to provide as breadwinners, while women are supposed to stay away from unrelated men. Female labour supply only rises when available earnings are high enough to compensate for cultural preferences.
Why do Poor Indian Women Reject Office Jobs?
Why do Poor Indian Women Reject Office Jobs?
Why do Poor Indian Women Reject Office Jobs?
India’s female labour force participation is ultra low. I have previously theorised this as an “Honour-Income Trade-Off”. Men are expected to provide as breadwinners, while women are supposed to stay away from unrelated men. Female labour supply only rises when available earnings are high enough to compensate for cultural preferences.