The Relationship between Gender Gap in Employment and Hofstede’s Culture Dimensions depending on Country Scores

Why is there a significant gender gap in the global labor force participation? Is way to reduce vulnerable employment? May cultural values explain employment and male-dominant work structure? This research examined associations between Hofstede’s culture dimensions (including power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation) indicators (women’s men’s participation rates) after controlling economy. Secondary data were obtained from World Bank databases. When countries with missing are excluded, remaining of 60 make up set study. Two-step hierarchical regression analyses performed, which economic development was entered first step study variables included model second step. The main results indicated that development, women’s rate negatively related country scores on avoidance. In contrast, associated Besides, both rates individualism. fact more women men participate low distance avoidance can be interpreted as creates new job opportunities benefit from. may useful for researchers who aim see current gender-based patterns different understand dynamics gap.