Assignment task: Informal economic activity is a common feature of developing economies. Feminist analyses have provided a window into this sector of the economy and into women's lives.
1. Discuss how the informal economy is distinguished from the formal economy, including the costs and benefits of each?
2. What kinds of informal labor are women in the developing world engaged in and how do these activities relate to their traditional gender roles?
3. What forces are driving informal economic activity in the developing world?