By: Sami Ullah, Arshad Ali Bhatti, Tanveer Ahmad Naveed
The objective of this paper is to theoretically and empirically investigate the impact of gender inequality on state failure, taking to a global perspective. The ratio of female to male labor force participation has been used as a proxy for gender equality and the Fragile State Index of Fund for Peace has been used to classify state failure. This study has used panel data of 142 countries for the period 2006-2016 and employed the fixed effects method to reach the conclusion that gender inequality does indeed significantly lead to state failure in all regions of the globe. The crux of this study, however, is the negative effect of gender inequality on global order in the process of sustainable development. In addition to that, agricultural employment and children out of school too cause for the dwindling strength of states all over the world. All our findings reiterate the need for a comprehensive plan for the provision of economic opportunities to females for the prosperity of all developing regions of the globe. Gender inequality is one of the most significant factors that reflect their backwardness, and the expansion of opportunities, along with a feasible working environment, will bring positive change to the sustainability of their economies.
Publication Link: https://uog.edu.pk/en/PJSI/issues/Vol-X
