Paving the Road to Better Income Options: Case Study on Promoting Women’s Livelihood and Employment Opportunities in Viet Nam
Asian Development Bank | December 2015
Abstract
This case study also highlights an assessment which indicated that many single young women sought work in factories, locally and in other provinces. However, the majority of them were unaware of their rights which added to their vulnerability to exploitation and other abuses.
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Asian Development Bank. 2015. Paving the Road to Better Income Options: Case Study on Promoting Women’s Livelihood and Employment Opportunities in Viet Nam. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5298. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Gender
Gender Bias
Gender Differences
Gender Discrimination
Gender Equality
Gender Gaps
Gender Inequality
Gender Issues
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