Navigating Inequities, Roles, and Economic Recognition: Women Beyond Boundaries

Rosmawani Che Hashim (), Sharmila Jayasingam (), Norizah Mohd Mustamil (), Raida Abu Bakar () and Safiah Omar ()
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Rosmawani Che Hashim: Universiti Malaya
Sharmila Jayasingam: Universiti Malaya
Norizah Mohd Mustamil: Universiti Malaya
Raida Abu Bakar: Universiti Malaya
Safiah Omar: Universiti Malaya

Chapter Chapter 1 in Women's Economic Empowerment and Wellbeing, 2025, pp 1-12 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Women have had to face many challenges. Their situation becomes more complicated when they have to adapt to diverse living conditions. Women have been treated unfairly, abused physically and mentally, and oppressed and betrayed by society at large. Often, women are also used as a tool by men to release their lust. Women have also been labelled as weak icons. Their traditional roles have been that of supporting and enabling men to play bigger roles in family life and in society. The landscape today, however, has changed, with data showing larger numbers of women becoming more involved in the workforce. Despite this transformation, the general perception about women and their roles have not changed much over the years. Studies have indicated that women in many Asian countries are still viewed as being subordinate to men in employment. Their primary role had been pinned to that of a domestic caregiver. This implies that the recognition of women and their economic contributions have not been duly noted. Thus, there is a need for countries like Malaysia, to deliberate on how best to support the roles women play by enforcing women empowerment more strategically.

Keywords: Women; Role; Families; Workforce; Developing countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-7372-8_1

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