Factors Affecting Female Labor Force Participation in Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:
Population, Female Labour Force, Logit model, Labour market, EmploymentAbstract
In the row of the most populated countries of the world, Pakistan stands at number six with approximate population of 207.77 millionand proportion of female is higher than male in total population. To bring this huge proportion of population, this study has been designed to find out the various factors which influence on the female labour force participation. Micro data of HIES (2013-14) is used for this purpose. By employing logit model, this research found out that age of female, her education, her husband’s education and employment have positive and significant effect on female labour force participation.Married women and those who are living in urban areas are less active in labour market. Household size, high income of household, ownership of agriculture asserts, and presence of other sources of income decreases female labor force participation. If female alone decides about her job, her participation in labour market decreases.