Does economic empowerment protect women against domestic violence? Evidence from the Philippines

Stella Luz Quimbo () and X. Javier
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X. Javier: School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman

No 201305, UP School of Economics Discussion Papers from University of the Philippines School of Economics

Abstract: Using data from the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey, we ask whether women's economic empowerment -defined alternatively as having the ability to decide on (i) daily needs, (ii) major purchases, and (iii) spending own income - protects women against domestic violence. Using a simple model of choice of conflict resolution technology among spouses, we find evidence that economic empowerment protects women in a non-linear way. Low and high levels of empowerment reduce the likelihood of women experiencing domestic violence, possibly reflecting traditional gender roles in Philippine society.

Keywords: Economic empowerment; domestic violence; Philippines (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J12 J16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 16 pages
Date: 2013-06
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Published as UPSE Discussion Paper No. 2013-05, July 2013

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