Question

The feminization of the global workforce is predicated on

highly-skilled workers

the ability of women to take control of their own lives.

the unavailality of male workers

the assumption that women are cheaper to employ, more malleable and compliant, and better suited to intricate production tasks

Answer 1

Answer.) the assumption that women are cheaper to employ, more malleable and compliant, and better suited to intricate production tasks

The term ‘feminisation of labour’ is used in two ways. Firstly, it is used to refer to the rapid and substantial increase in the proportions of women in paid work over the last two decades. The term ‘feminisation of labour’ is
also used to describe the flexibilisation of labour for women and men, a fallout of the changing nature of employment where irregular conditions once thought to be the hallmark of women’s ‘secondary’ employment have become widespread for both sexes. Informal activities, subcontracting, part-time work and home-based work have proliferated while rates of unionisation have declined.