WOMEN AND THE GIG ECONOMY- A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

ABSTRACT In recent times, gig work is creating new avenues for women to join the workforce, which is crucial for attaining gender equality as emphasized in the Sustainable Development Goals for the empowerment of women and girls. The factors that encourage women’s participation in the gig economy include the gender age gap, resulting from occupational segregation, which demonstrates that women are often found in certain jobs and industries that are economically undervalued. The study seeks to explore the concept of the Gig Economy and the involvement of women within it. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities of women in this sector. As a conceptual paper, it reviews various research articles to enhance the understanding of the Gig economy. The study emphasizes the necessity of recognizing the role of female workers, the obstacles they confront while engaged in the gig economy, and suggests potential measures to overcome the barriers.