Gender Equality and Its Influence on Workforce Participation in Tanzania

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze gender equality and its influence on workforce participation in Tanzania. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Gender equality policies in Tanzania have had limited impact on female workforce participation. Inconsistent implementation and cultural norms restrict women's access to higher-paying jobs and leadership roles, particularly in rural areas. While some improvements are seen in sectors with better policy enforcement, overall progress remains hindered. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social role theory, feminist theory & human capital theory may be used to anchor future studies on the gender equality and its influence on workforce participation in Tanzania. In practice, the study recommends a multi-pronged approach to improving life expectancy in Nepal through targeted investments in healthcare infrastructure. From a policy perspective, the Nepalese government should prioritize equitable distribution of healthcare infrastructure to address disparities between urban and rural areas.