Male Is a Gender, Too: A Review of Why Gender Matters in Economics by Mukesh Eswaran

Julie Nelson

Journal of Economic Literature, 2016, vol. 54, issue 4, 1362-76

Abstract: Mukesh Eswaran's Why Gender Matters in Economics presents a generally well-researched review of the literature on women and economics, and admirably attempts take a global perspective. Eswaran's analysis is compromised, however, by an unreflective use of perspectives and methods that themselves, when seen in a broader perspective, reflect gendered biases. With particular reference to Eswaran's discussions of gender differences in preferences, the preferential treatment of groups, and work/family issues, this essay outlines how these biases arise, and how economic analysis must change if it is to become more rigorous.

JEL-codes: A11 B54 D12 J16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
Note: DOI: 10.1257/jel.20151398
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