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Gender equity and inclusion in Ghana; good intentions, uneven progress

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate gender, equality and inclusion within Ghana through the examination of legislations, policies and programmes. The paper evaluates what governments, international organisations and civil society groups have been marshalling towards addressing issues around the world of work, with particular focus on gender diversity, equality and inclusion in Ghana. The paper highlights the fact that gender objectives have gained recognition and public policy momentum, yet gender segregation, wage inequality and low participation rates for females in tertiary education and the professional workforce do not match the rhetoric of the policy pronouncements.

Source: Labour & Industry a journal of the social and economic relations of work

DOI: 10.1080/10301763.2019.1697486

Authors: Desmond Tutu Ayentimi, Hossein Ali Abadi, Bernice Adjei, John Burgess

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Edith Cowan University, Ghana Communication Technology University, RMIT University

Language: English

Topic: Employment, Labor, and Gender Studies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2992926543

FWCI: 2.622

Cites: 24

Cited by: 30

Related to: 10