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Type :thesis
Subject :HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Main Author :Thavamalar Ganapathy
Title :Female lobour force participation in Perak, Malaysia from supply and demand perspectives
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Fakulti Pengurusan dan Ekonomi
Year of Publication :2023
Corporate Name :Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun
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Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun
The objective of this study is to investigate the determinants of female labour force participation in Perak, Malaysia from the demand and supply sides. This study also examines the mean differences of skills and welfare facilities and the effects of savings and household classification on women's employment between employed and unemployed females, and the employers. A quantitative approach (questionnaire) with a total of 214 respondents was chosen as a sample through a stratified random sampling technique. The data are analysed by using the Binary Logistic Regression Model, Mann Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. The findings of the study on the Supply side analyses had figured that age and race factors were significant at the one percent level, while parents and spouse encouragement increased the likelihood of employment for married women (60 times) compared to unmarried women. On the demand side, internship experience increases women’s employability (68 times), while male employers were more likely (33 times) to hire female workers than female employers. The likelihood of female employment increases for applicants who are selfsufficient, but the likelihood of female employment decreases for those with significant responsibilities at home. Working women place a higher priority on maintaining effective time management, improving computer skills and choosing better medical benefits. Compared to female unemployment in the B40 income group, there are more women employed in the M40 and T20 income groups. Therefore, household income levels in Perak can be increased if women are given equal opportunities to enter into labour market considering that B40 families make up the largest percentage of households in Perak compared to other states in Malaysia. The implication of the study stresses the potential problem of market size contraction caused by the high ageing rate and low birth rate in Malaysia. Hence, it is crucial to emphasise women’s participation in the labour market, especially for those in the B40 income group.

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