Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/207445 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 12620
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
This paper investigates the effect of culture on female labor market outcomes using new micro-level data on two distinct Muslim denominations in Turkey: Sunni and Alevi Muslims. We find a positive and significant effect of being an Alevi Muslim on female labor force participation and employment probability compared to a Sunni Muslim whereas there are no significant differences in male labor market outcomes between the two denominations. We provide evidence that Alevi Muslims have more gender equal views regarding the role of women in the labor market and argue that differences in gender views drive the results.
Subjects: 
female labor force participation
culture
gender
JEL: 
J16
J21
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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