ECONOMIC SHOCKS AND GENDER LOCKS: HOW FINANCIAL CRISES WIDENED THE GENDER GAP
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By analyzing these historical financial downturns, research highlights how it limit women's financial independence and long-term economic stability. From a behavioral economics perspective, the study examines key trends, biases and policy shortcomings that sustain these inequalities. The results show that the financial crises widen gender gaps but also give chances to improve financial inclusion. This article shows the need for gender-focused financial policies to reduce economic inequality and build a resilient economy.Abstract
Financial crises often make existing inequalities worse, especially in financial availability. Women, in many societies, have faced some barriers related to financial resources, credits and investment opportunities, which limited their participation to the economy. This research learns the impact of financial crises on gender inequality and the economic consequences of excluding women from the financial area.
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