Factor Leading Increase in Labor Force Participation Rate of Women in Nigeria

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Factor Leading to Increase in Labor Force in Participation Rate of Women in Nigeria

Introduction

Economic development requires inclusivity where both males and females, young and elderly, take an equal part towards increasing gross domestic product (GDP). For a nation to realize high growth in the economy, the number of people participating directly in income and other economic avenues should be high. In a case where many people are taking an active part in generating revenue, the number of dependents is usually low, translating to a more sustainable economic distribution. Millard (2017) indicates that the labor landscape has changed significantly due to the increasing need for improving the livelihood of people. Therefore, this study aims to answer the question: What factors lead to an increase in labor force participation rate for women in Nigeria?

Background of the study

In Nigeria, women's participation in the job market has increased with over two folds in the last 35 years. Owing to this increase, I am interested in investigating the history of women's cooperation in the job market today. In the previous 20 years, according to Mallard (2017), homestead expenditures have skyrocketed, necessitating both males and females to take an active role in seeking daily bread for the children. This tread has spread across even to those who are not married, and it quite common to see even young ladies taking an active part in economic development (Benard et al., 2018). Nigeria is one of the developing countries that are in the front line in the rate of participation of women in seeking labor for economic prosperity. Therefore, my objective for settling on this topic was to fulfill my desire for knowledge starting from when women decided to take an active role in labor to today's job market.

Research method

The study utilized both quantitative and qualitative research design in gathering and analyzing data obtained about the study phenomenon. As such, the survey structured into collecting substantial data, which can be quantified to measure how women's participation in labor has evolved. Also, qualitative data, non-quantified information, was obtained by measuring how the living standards of employed and unemployed women vary.

Study Design

The study adopted descriptive research. According to Hossein (2015), a descriptive research design aim to illustrate a phenomenon that has already taken place. Therefore, this design is appropriate in explaining why women have decided to participate in the labor market in Nigeria. Through this method, secondary data was collected from employment data, and Nigeria government reports to answer the main research question. The dependent variable in the study was the rate of women's participation in labor in Nigeria, while the independent variables were; changing economic times, the need for self-growth, and the opportunity for equal education.

Data presentation

The outcome of the investigation proves that from 1990 to 2018, there has been an upsurge in women's...