Occupational sex segregation is a key driver of the gender gap in earnings. Using data from 11,691 aspiring agribusiness entrepreneurs across five states in Nigeria, this paper explores the gender gap in the sectoral choice decision, and especially the role played by norms around gender roles. When given a choice of 11 agricultural value chains in a government program, the majority (54 percent) of the entrepreneurs chose to enter into poultry, a value...
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ПОДРОБНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
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2021/06/10
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Рабочий документ в рамках исследования вопросов политики
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WPS9695
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2021/06/10
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Disclosed
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Occupational Sex Segregation in Agriculture : Evidence on Gender Norms and Socio-Emotional Skills in Nigeria
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value chain