Economic activity of women and young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the umbrella of traditional views of women’s role in society

These views are deeply ingrained in the culture and are often perpetuated by societal norms. The labour force participation of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a pressing issue, with less than one percent of women actively participating in the workforce. Despite making up approximately half of the total working-age population, women's economic inactivity is a major concern. Research suggests that traditional views on women's role in society are a significant factor in women's economic activity. These views often dictate that women should prioritize domestic duties and family responsibilities over economic participation. The study found that women who hold traditional views on their role in society are less likely to engage in economic activity. Conversely, women who perceive a bias towards men in the labour market are not discouraged from participating in the workforce. The study also investigated the impact of traditional views on the economic activity of young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The findings indicate that young women are more likely to hold traditional views on their role in society, which can limit their economic participation. However, the study also found that young women are more likely to perceive a bias towards men in the labour market, which can motivate them to participate in the workforce. The research model used in the study is based on a log-log regression analysis performed on a sample of 1,213 women through the 2017 wave of the National Survey of Citizens' Perceptions (NSCP-BiH). The study's findings suggest that traditional views on women's role in society shape the labour environment and economic growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study's results also indicate that women in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not discouraged by the perceived bias towards men in the labour market when considering their labour market participation. The study's findings have significant implications for policymakers and stakeholders working to promote women's economic empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results suggest that addressing traditional views on women's role in society is crucial to increasing women's economic activity and promoting gender equality in the labour market. The study's findings also highlight the need for targeted interventions to address the specific challenges faced by young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study's results also suggest that women in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not discouraged by the perceived bias towards men in the labour market when considering their labour market participation. This finding has significant implications for policymakers and stakeholders working to promote women's economic empowerment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study's results suggest that addressing traditional views on women's role in society is crucial to increasing women's economic activity and promoting gender equality in the labour market.