MOONLIGHTING PATTERNS AND GENDER: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Moonlighting is an intriguing topic when it comes to human behaviour within organisations. The extensive literature on this field emphasises the relevance of this phenomenon. While abundant research in this field exists, most of them are similar in methodology and focus solely on moonlighting and its aspirational and deprivational aspects. This article aims to critically analyse the gender-based difference in moonlighting intentions and their alignment with sustainable development goals. The methodology used is qualitative literature review. There are significant differences in moonlighting patterns among males and females. The married men and unmarried women tend to moonlight more when compared to unmarried men and married women. Women’s moonlighting is often tied with informal caregiving responsibilities, leading to poverty based on both economy and time. The study explores intersection of gender and moonlighting behavior, highlighting its implications on sustainable development goals. The study states that the sustainable development goals related to gender and social inclusivity should address the challenges faced by women in the labour market for building a more equitable and sustainable economic environment.