User talk:131.104.23.18/sandbox

Global Value Chains (GVCs) are created through the manufacturing and sale of a commercialized product. It includes the production stages of design, sourcing of raw materials, and prototypes, along with manufacturing, advertisements, and the delivery to the customer. Gender plays a large role in the creation of GVCs as women are one of the largest consumer bases and make up a large percentage of labourers. Greater participation of women in the market decreases the amount of them in positions with fewer social benefits relative to their male colleagues. Women are more likely to be victims of discrimination and abuse in the workplace as a result of limited protection and opportunities.

Multinational corporations outsource their products for production in developing countries where costs are minimal and labour is cheap; mostly done by women. When GVCs are instituted in developing countries, pre-existing gender inequalities are made worse. Female workers struggle to empower themselves as they unaware of their full potential and opportunities in their lives. Employment can increase a woman's self-confidence and lower concerns of patriarchal ideas because it women to participate in all arenas in society. Pathways of empowerment generated by GVCs include seeking alternatives in gender relations, self confidence, agency within the chain, increased creativity when trying to overcome the obstacles, achievement of new possibilities, increased awareness of their own capabilities, supportive management, and increased actions towards creating chances of empowerment. Gender relations within the workforce has resulted in the exploitation of women even though they make up the majority population. Consumer trends thrive off the shifts in gender patterns of employment and high female labour force participation. Research on gender dynamics within the value chain is lacking in respect to women’s empowerment Ckironde (talk) 00:59, 9 March 2017 (UTC)ckironde