The Role of Education in Woman Labour Force Participation Rate
A Case Study of Eight ASEAN Countries
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The advancement of women's labour force participation rate represents a prominent facet in the endeavour to achieve gender equality and eradicate gender disparities. Education, in particular, plays a pivotal role in affording women enhanced opportunities for securing respectable employment and financial self-sufficiency, thereby paving the way for women's empowerment, particularly within the professional sphere. This study is conducted to discern the extent of education's influence on the magnitude of female labour force participation. The investigation employs panel data analysis encompassing eight ASEAN countries, namely Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The study period spans from 2001 to 2019, with a random effect model utilized for analysis. The outcomes of this research underscore that education holds the most substantial impact on the female labour force participation rate. Specifically, each 1% escalation in women's educational attainment contributes to a 0.224-point increase in the female labour force participation rate. Furthermore, the analysis identifies another significant variable, the dependency ratio, which yields a positive impact. Conversely, adolescent fertility and life expectancy exert a negative and significant influence on the female labour force participation rate. Notably, this study also discerns that economic growth lacks a discernible influence on the female labour force participation rate. However, this study is limited by its focus on eight ASEAN countries, which may not fully capture the diverse experiences of women in other regions. Future research could explore additional variables or expand the geographic scope to include a broader range of countries for a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing female labour force participation.
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