Date of Award
Spring 5-20-2023
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Advisor(s)
Olena Nikolayenko
Second Advisor
Stephanie Szitanyi, Ph.D.
Abstract
This thesis will demonstrate that increasing female labor force participation in Iran and Egypt will facilitate overall economic growth, reduce poverty rates, and increase family investment in education and health. There are three critical factors that I will examine that are significantly deterring female participation in the labor force in these two countries specifically: sociocultural values, legal barriers, and economic policies. By refusing to mobilize the increasing potential female labor force, Iran and Egypt are hindering the nation’s social and economic development.
Recommended Citation
Joyner, Kayla E., "Gender Inequality and Economic Decline: A Comparative Analysis of Gender Roles and its Impact on Economic Development in Egypt and Iran" (2023). Senior Theses. 113.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/international_senior/113
