THE ROLE OF OIL IN GENDER INEQUALITY

The Role of Oil in Gender Inequality

1-2 pg essay

1-2 page essay from the readings

Does oil impede/prevent gender inequality? A complete answer will examine not only what Ross argues but alternate explanations of why inequality persists.

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Benefits of the oil industry in development are well documented. Echoing the sentiments of Charrad (2011), oil production trigger, technology spillovers and helps in the formation of human capital thereby enhancing enterprise development. These benefits summed together can foster economic growth which helps to alleviate poverty. This being said, it’s unfortunate that oil production benefits do not manifest; instead, they deliver more damage than benefit to gender equality. I firmly agree with Ross (2008)…

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