Gender Equality and Labour Rights in Postwar Kosovo. Women's Challenges in Labour Market

von Nida Temaj

20 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Seminar paper from the year 2025 in the subject Gender Studies, grade: 5,5 (1.0-6.0, 6.0 being best), University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, language: English, abstract: Kosovo's labour market demonstrates significant gender disparities, with female labour force participation remaining at just 20%, the lowest in the Western Balkans. Despite legislative frameworks promoting gender equality and labor rights, women face persistent barriers rooted in patriarchal norms, structural inequalities and socio-economic challenges. This paper explores how gender equality and labour rights shape female labour market participation in postwar Kosovo, focusing on the key challenges women face. The findings highlight that cultural expectations, inadequate infrastructure and discriminatory practices are among the primary obstacles preventing women from fully engaging in the workforce. While some progress has been made, such as initiatives supporting females in the workforce, the gap between legal frameworks and practical outcomes remains wide. Recommendations include strengthening enforcement mechanisms, addressing socio-cultural barriers, and investing in supportive infrastructure to foster an inclusive labor market.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen
• ISBN: 9783389110584
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.02.2025
• Größe: 210 x 148 mm
• Verlag: GRIN Verlag