Comparative Juridical Review of Gender Inequality in the Scope of Employment Law in Indonesia and South Korea
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https://doi.org/10.33603/hermeneutika.v9i2.9757Keywords:
Gender Inequality, Women's Rights, Legal ProtectionAbstract
Gender inequality in the workplace, including in terms of wages, promotions, and legal protection, is still a significant issue in many countries, including Indonesia and South Korea. This study aims to compare labor law regulations in both countries in their approach to addressing gender inequality. The research was conducted using a normative juridical method, which involved analyzing related laws and regulations, legal literature, and official documents, such as Law No. 13/2003 on Manpower in Indonesia and Namnyeo Goyong Pyeongdeung gwa Il· Gajeong Yangnip Jiwon e Gwanhan Beomnyul in South Korea. The results show that Indonesia has laws that prohibit gender-based discrimination, but women still receive lower incomes than men and face barriers in accessing leadership positions. Women's rights are not well protected, and equality and the elimination of discrimination against women are often the primary and joint focus to be implemented. On the other hand, although South Korea has more progressive regulations, such as a ban on discrimination in recruitment and promotion, gender bias in the workplace remains high due to hierarchical work cultures and social norms.
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