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Economic Review

Female Participation In the Economy

Publisher: People,s Bank

Place of Publish: Sri Lanka, Colombo

Year: 2012

Page Numbers: 53

Series: Volume 38/ Number 7-8/ October/ November 2012

Acc. No: 206-J

Category: Journals

Languages: English

The article on page 22 on ‘The Vulnerability of Women in the Economy’ is a contribution by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), written by Priyanthi Fernando, Tehani Ariyaratne, Gayathri Lokuge and Nadhiya Najab. The other articles include: A Commentary on the Tax Appeals Commisssion Act No. 23 of 2011. By Kelegama, S., Projection of Population, Labour Force and its Female Componetns in Sri Lanka. By De Silva, Indralal and Siriwardhane, D., Marginalization of Women Workers in the Context of Economic RIghts. By Jayaweera, S. and more ‘The Vulnerability of Women in the Economy’ by CEPA is based on existing research and literature. It talks about women and their involvement in the economy in various fields such as women in the plantations, garment industries and women migrants bringing about the economical inputs of women in Sri Lanka. The research highlights that women’s contribution towards the economy does not elevate them into greater positions since most women are engaged in minor jobs. The study presents ways to overcome issues and mechanisms for women to enable a better position in the society with the concept of ‘care economy’. Other articles include: Economic Drivers of Post-War Cities in Eastern Sri Lanka by Dr. Muttukrishna Saravanathan What is Money? By Prof. Danny Atapattu