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Does paid work provide a pathway to women's empowerment? Empirical findings from Bangladesh
Kabeer, Naila; Mahmud, Simeen; Tasneem, Sakiba (BRAC University, 2011-07)The debate about the relationship between paid work and women’s position within the family and society is a long standing one. Some argue that women’s integration into the market is the key to their empowerment while ... -
The under reporting of women's economic activity in Bangladesh : an examination of official statistics
Mahmud, Simeen; Tasneem, Sakiba (BRAC University, 2011-02)In Bangladesh women are engaged in a variety of economic activities ranging from homestead based expenditure saving activities to outside paid work. However, women's work always remains under reported, especially ...