The Feminization of Low-Paying Sectors

Women and girls continue to dominate sectors such as education, healthcare, social sciences, and the arts — fields that are often characterized by lower wages, fewer job opportunities, and slower career advancement.

The challenge is not only ensuring women’s access to education, but also making sure that education leads to equal economic opportunities and meaningful empowerment in the labor market.

This material was produced with the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.