This paper examines the relationship between caste and gender inequality in three states in India. When households are grouped using conventional, government-defined categories of caste the paper finds patterns that are consistent with existing literature: lower-caste women are more likely to participate in the labor market, have greater decision-making autonomy within their households, and experience greater freedom of movement. When households are...
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2017/06/22
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政策研究报告
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WPS8109
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2017/06/22
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Disclosed
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Are caste categories misleading ? the relationship between gender and Jati in three Indian states
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female labor force participation rates