We Want You! (Or Maybe Not): On the Status of the Working Woman in South Korea

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Asian Studies (60 EC) (MA)

Klok, S.S.X.F. (2021)

We Want You! (Or Maybe Not): On the Status of the Working Woman in South Korea

Master thesis | Asian Studies (60 EC) (MA)

South Korean women face structural challenges when participating in the labour force. As of today, female labour participation is at its highest point in recorded history, yet gender inequality causes persistent disadvantages for women regarding opportunities and decision-making power. Building on existing work, this study aims to determine the structural challenges that contribute to an unequal position in the work environment for South Korean women. It includes a research survey among 55 South Korean working women who share their experiences and offers a new perspective to the current scholarly work written on the topic of gender (in)equality in the South Korean work environment.