Discrimination Toward Women with Disabilities (WWDs) in Vocational Training in Vietnam

Abstract

With 6 million people with disabilities (PWDs) accounting for 7.8% of the total population [1, 2], Vietnam has one of the highest rates of disability in the world. Compared to men with disabilities (MWDs), women with disabilities (WWDs) have to face more challenges in approaching vocational training [3]. Using a qualitative approach, this research conducted in-depth interviews with various stakeholders to evaluate the vocational training from both internal input and external output aspects. For this purpose, first the paper outlines the definition of disability and provides a statistical overview of the WWDs and vocation training for them in Vietnam. The following part explains the theoretical framework and methodology used in this research. The fourth part presents the research results and discussion. Finally, the paper proposes some policy implications to improve vocational training for WWDs in Vietnam. The results show that i) WWDs face more discrimination in daily life and employment than men with disabilities (MWDs); ii) There are companies that support WWDs to get a job and integrate with society; and iii) Current support from the government is not as effective as expected and that they should have more policies to encourage the involvement of companies in vocational training for WWDs.