ABSTRACT Gender disparities in employment continue to be a significant worldwide issue despite policy commitments to sustainability. This study systematically examines the relationship between decent work and gender equality using bibliometric qualitative review methodologies. A methodical search and screening process that followed PRISMA guidelines ensured transparency. The mixed‐method approach uses the bibliometric analysis (using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer) to examine citation patterns, themes, and bibliographic coupling, followed by an in‐depth review, adapting a comprehensive TCCM framework (Theories, Contexts, Characteristics, and Methods) in conjunction with highly cited works (citations > 25). Despite a significant rise in research since 2019, the results show that its impact is still uneven and concentrated in some areas. Topics including informal employment, intersectionality, migratory women, diversity in decent work, and sector‐specific practices are less frequently discussed in studies than women's empowerment, labor force participation, and policy issues. The literature is mostly predicated on a small number of theories, pays uneven attention to unpaid care work and social protection gaps, and primarily concentrates on industrialized nations and service industries. Cross‐national comparison and further generalization are limited by the predominance of qualitative and conceptual studies in methodology. This systematic analysis of gender equality and decent work research highlights important research gaps, provides recommendations for further research, and offers implications to organizations and professionals looking to create more inclusive labor systems.
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