How has the implementation of the POSH not resulted in limited success in raising awareness about sexual harassment, and what factors have hindered its effective outreach to women employed in the unorganized sector? Propose strategies to protect women in the unorganized sector against workplace harassment.
Introduction
POSH Act was formulated to prevent sexual harassment of women at workplace as per Visakha judgement of Supreme Court. However, the implementation is faced with various challenges.
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Limited success in raising awareness -
1. Lack of creation of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) by various organizations.
1. Limitation of the law to organized sectors
4. Limited role of Government to spread the law to unorganized sector.
5. Limited access to education
Strategies to bridge the gap & comprehensive protection for women in unorganized sector
1. Extend the purview of act to unorganized sector
2. Effective monitoring of implementation by Labour department, Police and Women Commission.
3. Formal grievance redressal mechanism
4. Awareness program through labour groups, media, and newspapers
5. Penalties on violators / employee for non-compliance
6. Sensitisation of all stakeholders
Sexual harassment anywhere affect the bodily autonomy as well as mental health of women. It must be dealt with strong intent to ensure gender justice and effective female labour participation rate.
- Identifies specific structural issues
- Clear distinction between organized and unorganized sectors
- Mentions landmark judgment
Prajnanandan Giri
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women's safety and workplace harassment
POSH Act implementation challenges
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