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Female employment refers to the participation of women in paid work outside the home.

The term appears in discussions of labor markets, economic policy, and gender equality: Female employment rates rose sharply after World War II.

It often frames analysis of wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and the balance between work and domestic responsibilities.

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