Kesetaraan Gender

Problem Statement/Background (GAP): Employment is an important aspect in supporting
economic development. However, in Medan City there are still many problems, such as the
low participation of women in employment. Objective: The purpose of this study is to
determine and analyze the description of gender equality in the field of employment in Medan
City and describe the efforts that can be made by the Medan City Manpower Office to achieve
gender equality in the field of employment in Medan City. Methods: The methodology applied
in this research is descriptive qualitative method with gender equality theory (Moser, 2020).
The data analysis technique uses data analysis techniques (creswell, 2023) which are carried
out by observation of the level of gender equality in the field of employment, in-depth
interviews (18 informants), and documentation. Results/Findings: The results showed that
gender equality in the field of employment in Medan City has not been implemented optimally,
there are still jobs that require certain gender qualifications. Conclusion: Gender equality in
the field of employment in Medan City has not been optimally implemented. Although the
services provided do not differentiate between genders, there are still jobs that require certain
gender qualifications. In order to improve gender equality in the field of employment in
Medan City, efforts can be made such as providing awareness to the community such as active
socialization and education to the community and business people about the importance of
gender equality in the workplace.