Conference Paper

Harassment and Women’s Employment: Micro-Level Evidence in Egypt

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No.

ERF_31_LB83

Publisher

ERF

Date

March, 2025

Topic

J. Labor and Demographic Economics

Abstract
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Sexual harassment is a pervasive form of Violence Against Women (VAW) globally. Egyptian women face harassment in public spaces, such as streets and transportation. Despite its widespread nature, harassment has not been thoroughly examined as a barrier to women’s access to economic opportunities. This study investigates the impact of harassment on female labor force participation (FLFP) in Egypt, using data from the Egypt Economic Cost of Gender-Based Violence Survey (ECGBVS) and a Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) methodology. The findings reveal that harassment in public spaces significantly limits women’s mobility, reducing their labor force participation due to safety concerns. The analysis further identifies key mediating factors: older women, married women, and urban residents are particularly affected, as they are more likely to withdraw from the labor market following harassment. Additionally, the study highlights that harassment influences women’s employment sector choices, pushing them toward sectors perceived as safer and more secure.

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Harassment and Women’s Employment: Micro-Level Evidence in Egypt

Authors

Marina Hesham

Assistant Lecturer of Economics, Faculty of Economics...

Authors

Ariane Dupont-Kieffer

Member, TRB Scientific Committee on Women’s Issues...

Research Fellows

Racha Ramadan

Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences,...

Research Fellows

Hanan Nazier

Professor, Faculty of Economics and Political Science,...

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