Wage Difference in Gender : A Comparative Study
Kandel, Laxmi (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202504298152
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202504298152
Tiivistelmä
Gender pay gap is still significant issue all over the world with variations due to social-cultural, economic and policy differences. This research explores gender pay disparities in Nepal comparing with Finland to understand how different approaches towards gender equality have economic impacts on women. The study investigates the extent of wage gap between men and women with similar qualification and experience in Nepal and analyse the contributing factors such as social norms, occupational segregation and policy effectiveness.
The research is based on comparative analysis using mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data from secondary sources of labour market statistics are analysed, while qualitative data are gathered from interview and questionnaire.
The findings disclose the deeply rooted social norms and economic structures in Nepal. The study concludes with policy recommendations for Nepal with focusing strong need of legal frameworks and enhances enforcement mechanisms.
The research is based on comparative analysis using mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data from secondary sources of labour market statistics are analysed, while qualitative data are gathered from interview and questionnaire.
The findings disclose the deeply rooted social norms and economic structures in Nepal. The study concludes with policy recommendations for Nepal with focusing strong need of legal frameworks and enhances enforcement mechanisms.