Essays on affirmative action policies in employment in India

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Prashar, Neha (2018). Essays on affirmative action policies in employment in India. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

This thesis analyses the eﬀect of aﬃrmative action policies on targeted groups in India. A robust analysis of the impact of public sector employment quotas for lower caste groups and women is estimated. Chapter 1 focuses on the eﬀect association with these quotas has on lower caste groups and results show not all targeted groups beneﬁt from the policy. Chapter 2 analyses the eﬀect of women’s reservation policy in public employment and results show that there is some movement by women into the labour force. The biggest eﬀect is the movement from private to public sector, putting into question the eﬀectiveness of the policy in increasing female labour force participation rates. The ﬁnal chapter then extends Chapter 2 to look at the eﬀect of having a female friendly state, by using reservation policy as proxy for this, and women’s working status on incidences of domestic violence. Results show that women’s working status reduces incidences of domestic violence and more female friendly states have a lower likelihood associated with violence. Further to this, it is found that domestic violence increases when women earn more than men. Overall, results are mixed and possible policy recommendations are also outlined in each chapter.

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Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)

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Doctorates > Ph.D.

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