(Why) Do Women Stay Inactive?: An empirical analysis of gender inequality in the South Korean labour market

Park, Shin Young

Over the past four decades, South Korea has undergone a remarkable process of economic development, leading to its current status as a renowned centre of innovation and cultural influence. Nevertheless, beneath this outward appearance, a pervasive and profoundly entrenched form of gender inequality pervades the labour market. This is evidenced by the country's continuous ranking at the bottom of the glass ceiling index, a publication of The Economist. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of gender inequality in the Korean labour market, with a particular emphasis on the cultural, political and social dimensions of the issue.

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Published by: Springer Gabler

Publication Date: 2025-09-27

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783658492793

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-49280-9

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 343.0