Urban-Rural Gender Barriers in Spatial Economics: Integrating Glass and Grass Ceiling Perspective

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10.2991/978-2-38476-513-3_3How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Glass Ceiling; Grass Ceiling; Gender Inequality; Spatial Economics; Inclusive Development

Abstract

Gender inequality in economic development is a structural issue influenced not only by social and cultural factors but also by spatial conditions and regional characteristics. This article aims to analyze two key forms of gender-based barriers, glass ceiling and grass ceiling, through a spatial economic perspective. Employing a qualitative approach and conceptual literature review, the study synthesizes findings from previous research on gender, regional development, and local economic structures. The analysis reveals that the glass ceiling phenomenon typically occurs in urban areas as a vertical barrier within formal organizations, whereas the grass ceiling is more prevalent in rural regions, manifesting as horizontal constraints rooted in limited access to resources and persistent patriarchal norms. Integrating these two concepts into a spatial framework highlights the necessity of place-sensitive policy design that considers spatial disparities and the specific needs of women across regions. The study recommends strengthening structural affirmative actions in urban settings, promoting grassroots economic empowerment in rural areas, and incorporating gender-based spatial analysis into regional development planning to achieve inclusive and gender-equitable development outcomes.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Farida Rahmawati
AU  - Thomas Soseco
AU  - Febry Wijayanti
AU  - Azizah Nur’aini
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/23
TI  - Urban-Rural Gender Barriers in Spatial Economics: Integrating Glass and Grass Ceiling Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 15
EP  - 30
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-513-3_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-513-3_3
ID  - Rahmawati2025
ER  -