Workplace gender inclusivity in India is skewed against women due to range of cultural and gender bias existent in the society. Discuss. Also suggest socio-legal measures to address this issue. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
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Main Body
Female labour force participation halls ranges between 20-32%, showcasing gender inclusivity at workplace.
Biases in security:
(I) Sexual harassment - #MeToo
(II) Limited to low and jobs
(III) Discrimination in promotions
Societal limitations:
(A) Societal limitations - lack of security, difficulty attending night shifts
(B) Limited granting of grants in R&D - only 14.7% females enshrouded in STEM
(C) Lack of equality in issues
(D) Abuse regarding marital status
(E) Maternity leaves limiting simpler careers
Steps to take:
(G) Effectively implement existing legislations - WFI did not issue ICE notices per RoH
(H) Fastening menstrual leaves with special aid
(I) Legal backing to paternity leaves
(J) All-p women police stations (TN example)
Societal limitations: lack of security, difficulty attending night shifts; limited grants in R&D with only 14.7% females in STEM; lack of equality in issues; abuse regarding marital status; maternity leaves limiting simpler careers.
Steps to take: Effectively implement existing legislations (WFI did not issue ICE notices per RoH); fastening menstrual leaves with special aid absents; legal backing to paternity leaves; all-women police stations (TN example); measures to achieve gender equality via 505-C
Additional steps: legal backing to paternity leaves; all-women police stations (TN example); measures necessary to achieve 505-C (gender equality)
— Bipul Gupta · AIR 103
Conclusion
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Diagram
Chart showing female labour force participation rates from 1990-2021, ranging between approximately 20-32%
- Uses specific data (20-32% participation)
- Identifies multiple dimensions of gender bias
- Provides concrete legislative examples (WFI, ICE notices)
- Mentions state-level examples (TN)
Bipul Gupta
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
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Workplace gender inclusivity
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