Question Q.20Analyze the socio-cultural factors contributing to the high attrition rate among women in STEM careers. Suggest measures to improve their retention.GS1GS1
Analyze the socio-cultural factors contributing to the high attrition rate among women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in India. Suggest measures to improve their retention in these fields. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Indian women are the highest STEM graduate with 49.4 total STEM graduates but we fall short of every global average in STEM employment to women at 19.1 only.
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Main Body
Socio-cultural factors contributing to high attrition rate in STEM careers
1double shift /day planning -with women expected to work at both home and office
2patriarchal mindset leading degenerative attitude toward women (eg) low mechanical women equaling
3low enrollment in start-coupled to new (eg) 20.1 gajing
STEM gender graduates
4high pay merit wage gap (eg) for every 1 two men earn only 240 is earned by women (WEFF)
5access to quality skills and training (eg) only 3.1. people vocationally trained (Economic Survey)
6low career opportunities as well as skepticism of family to go in reach of employment.
7low participation is senior management (eg) only 19.1 women in senior management in Indian business
8low parity of salary in senior management (eg) only 18.1 women in senior management in Indian business
Measures to improve women retention in STEM
1institutional capacity (eg) crèche facility and PNRG scheme
2maternity benefit cut to be
followed to support child being burden
3implement POSH act effectively
4promoting gender neutral education since start. (eg) Kerala boxt show both men and women working at home.
5social change and attitudinal shift (eg) having modules for HRs in private industry
6women STEM institution and organization. (eg)
7promoting STEM in early education (eg) FM Jawan skill young women need both societal and institutional support
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Conclusion
Young women need both societal and institutional support to continue their dream in STEM and help Indian dreaming vibrant bharat by 2047 become reality
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- Statistical contrast provided (49.4% vs 19.1%)
- Identifies key socio-cultural barriers
- Specific examples mentioned
Topper
AMIT JARWAL
AIR 2052025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women in STEM Careers
Women Attrition in STEM Fields
Writing Stats
278
Total words
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Paragraphs
analytical
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