[ID] Examining Women's Roles in the Future of Work in Indonesia

Indonesia’s economic volatility is challenged by the verge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It will change the structure of work, productivity and, in particular, the dynamic of gender equality. Certain jobs and tasks are already disappearing. Nevertheless, some work opportunities are emerging; and countries that succeed in upgrading and re-skilling their labour force to strengthen access to decent work will benefit greatly from this transformation. In this light we often ask how women will fare in this future of work? 

In this paper the authors explore the future of women’s work through the gender framework, based on the sectors in which women have traditionally participated, and offers a projection based on several determinants, such as the demographic dividend, climate change, the environment and technology disruption.