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
Workplace gender inclusivity in India is skewed against women due to range of cultural and gender bias existent in the society.
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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)
Conclusion
Where steps are necessary to achieve equal gender equality
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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)
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