Gender inequality, endogenous cultural norms and economic development

Victor Hiller

Documents de travail du Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris 1), Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne

Abstract: This research focuses on the role played by cultural norms in the long run persistence of gender inequalities. Cultural norms about gender roles are considered to be endogenous and can generate gender inequality and low development traps. Indeed, when the gender gap is internalized, it leads to inegalitarian views about gender roles. Due to these inegalitarian beliefs, boys receive more education and the initial gender gap is reinforced. The existence of gender inequality traps is pointed out by the World Bank as a major obstacle for economic development (WDR 2006). The present article allows for a better understanding of the persistence of such traps and the means to escape.

Keywords: Gender equality; endogenous cultural norms; economics development; inequality traps (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J16 O15 Z10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 44 pages
Date: 2008-11
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Journal Article: Gender Inequality, Endogenous Cultural Norms, and Economic Development (2014)
Working Paper: Gender Inequality, Endogenous Cultural Norms and Economic Development (2008)
Working Paper: Gender Inequality, Endogenous Cultural Norms and Economic Development (2008)
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