Gender equality refers to the same outcomes for all irrespective of gender. It implies all women, men, girls, and boys have same human rights and same value. It is the principle that indicates that human beings must enjoy equal rights, equal access to resources, freedom, and opportunities despite their biological differences.
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Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: A Gloomy Picture of the Indian Economy
Shrabanti Pal (Fakir Chand College, India)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0390-0.ch011
Abstract
The present chapter is an attempt to highlight and address the issue of gender disparities and the socio-economic problems of women in India. Indian society is patriarchal and driven by men's ideology where women are restricted to being the part of formal workforce, and also experience a high level of domestic violence. The status of Indian women is primarily dependent on various factors like demographic location, basic education, social status, etc. Indian women are restricted in various aspects like access to health facilities, proper education, lessening decision-making power, etc. Despite political reservations, women are hindered to be political participants at local, national, and international levels. Indian government frames various policies for women's welfare and empowerment. However, there is significant gap exists between the framing and execution of such policies. Hence, the main focus of the chapter is to examine the various issues faced by Indian women to achieve economic development and gender equality.