Original Article
Women’s employment status and domestic violence in Tanzania: How do they link?
Abel Kinyondo,
Magashi Joseph,
Corresponding Author
Abel Kinyondo
Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abel Kinyondo, Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-mail: kinyondoabel@yahoo.com
Search for more papers by this authorMagashi Joseph
Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Search for more papers by this authorAbel Kinyondo,
Magashi Joseph,
Corresponding Author
Abel Kinyondo
Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abel Kinyondo, Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
E-mail: kinyondoabel@yahoo.com
Search for more papers by this authorMagashi Joseph
Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Domestic violence is a crime that affects women across the world. Tanzania is no exception. However, only a few studies have examined the relationship between domestic violence and women’s employment status in Tanzania. Moreover, such studies have methodological limitations. Using a 2-stage linear probability model on a nationally representative sample, this study shows that the impact of women’s employment status on reducing domestic violence is much greater if endogeneity is controlled for. We conclude by arguing that there is a need for policies that enhance women’s employability and we call for greater rigour in research analysis to avoid drawing misleading conclusions.
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