Occupational Sex Segregation in Agriculture: Evidence on Gender Norms and Socio-Emotional Skills in Nigeria
Publisher: Agricultural Economics
Author(s): Smita Das, Clara Delavallade, Ayodele Fashogbon, Wale O. Ogunleye, and Sreelakshmi Papineni
Date: 2023
Topics: Gender, Renewable Resources
Countries: Nigeria
Occupational sex segregation is a key driver of the gender gap in earnings. Using data from 11,691 aspiring agribusiness entrepreneurs in Nigeria, this article explores factors that drive sectoral choice, gender differences in the choice decision, and especially the role played by norms around gender roles.