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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. Within these activities gender dynamics affect the chain at multiple levels, impacting the flexibility in both supply and demand of the global chain. 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. Gender-based strategies within GVCs influences the division of labour as well as the presence of women in certain levels of the chain that enhance the flexibility of the chain and the distribution of various products being made in developing countries. 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: improving gender relations, self-confidence, agency within the chain, increased creativity and awareness in overcoming obstacles that limit opportunities, and supportive management. Gender relations within the workforce has resulted in the exploitation of women as the majority population. Consumer trends thrive off the shifts in gender patterns of employment and high female labour force participation. Ckironde (talk) 03:59, 9 March 2017 (UTC)ckironde