This paper examines the concept of Global Commodity Chain (GCC) with an aim to study how gender inequalities prevail at the global labor market. It argues that the implications of GCC on women can be understood by looking at the broader institutional framework such as ethical trade policies. By focusing on Bangladesh Garment Industry and South African Fruit commodity chain, the paper shows how trade policies both at the global and national level have impacted the lives of women working at the bottom of the chain. The paper suggests that the commodity chain literature needs to incorporate a 'feminist commodity chain analysis' in order to bring gender perspectives to the abstract discussion on global capitalism.