Analysis of Socio-Economic Determinants of Women Participation in the Labour Force in Gombe State, Nigeria
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This study examined the socio-economic determinants of women’s labour force participation in Gombe State, Nigeria, with specific attention to the role of religion and patriarchy. The data have been generated from a crosssectional survey using a multi-stage sampling technique. The study deployed probit regression analysis and found that educational attainment, work experience, family size, and monthly income significantly stimulate the likelihood of women’s labour force participation. However, the study revealed a negative but insignificant relationship between religion and patriarchy in women’s labour force participation in Gombe State. The study, therefore, suggests that efforts should be made to enlighten women to boost their labour force participation. This can be easily achieved through constant review of the underlying boundaries of our social norms in line with the United Nations transformative vision of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into reality and reducing the level of income inequality among different members of the society in Nigeria
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