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India ranks a low 108th out of 153 countries in terms of gender pay gap, with women earning just 71% of what men earn. This disparity has a significant impact on the economic stability and growth of the country.
The gender pay gap is a persistent issue in India, with women often earning significantly less than men for performing the same work. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, India ranks a low 108th out of 153 countries in terms of gender pay gap, with women earning just 71% of what men earn. This disparity is not only unfair, but it also has a significant impact on the economic stability and growth of the country.
According to a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the gender pay gap in India stands at 27% as of 2023. This means that, on average, women in India earn 73% of what men earn for doing the same job. This gap is even wider in certain industries, such as the technology sector, where women earn just 60% of what men earn.
One example of the gender pay gap in India is the disparity in the technology sector. Despite the fact that women make up nearly 30% of the Indian technology workforce, they are often paid less than their male counterparts.
A study by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) found that women in technology roles earn 29% less than men, with the gap being even wider at the senior management level.
This disparity is not only unfair, but it also limits the potential for economic growth in the sector, as it discourages women from pursuing careers in technology.
Another example of the gender pay gap in India is the disparity in the retail sector. A study by the Retailers Association of India found that women make up 70% of the retail workforce in India, but they are often paid less than men for performing the same work.
The study found that women earn just 67% of what men earn in the retail sector, with the gap being even wider at the upper management level. This disparity not only limits the potential for economic growth in the retail sector, but it also has a significant impact on the economic stability of women and their families.
One of the main reasons for the gender pay gap in India is the lack of women in leadership positions. According to a report by McKinsey, just 14% of senior-level positions in India are held by women.
This lack of representation at the top levels of organizations leads to a lack of role models for women and a lack of policies and practices that support gender equality. The gender pay gap in India is not only an economic issue but also a societal one, as it is deeply rooted in cultural and societal biases.
For example, women are often expected to prioritize their families over their careers, and they are also often viewed as being less competent or less committed to their work than men. This mentality is not only biased but also limiting the potential for economic growth and stability in the country.
To address the gender pay gap in India, it is essential to recognize the cultural and societal biases that contribute to it. This includes increasing awareness of the issue and promoting fair pay practices in the workplace.
This can be achieved through initiatives such as pay transparency, mentoring programs, and training programs that promote gender equality.
Additionally, policies such as parental leave and flexible work arrangements can help to create a more level playing field for women in the workforce.
In conclusion, the gender pay gap in India is a persistent issue that has a significant impact on the economic stability and growth of the country.
The problem is rooted in cultural and societal biases that perpetuate discrimination against women in the workplace. To address this issue, it is important to recognize and challenge these biases and promote fair pay practices and policies that support gender equality in the workplace.
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Neena was the sole caregiver of Amma and though one would think that Amma was dependent on her, Neena felt otherwise.
Neena inhaled the aroma that emanated from the pan and took a deep breath. The aroma of cumin interspersed with butter transported her back to the modest kitchen in her native village. She could picture her father standing in the kitchen wearing his white crisp kurta as he made delectable concoctions for his only daughter.
Neena grew up in a home where both her parents worked together in tandem to keep the house up and running. She had a blissful childhood in her modest two-room house. The house was small but every nook and cranny gave her memories of a lifetime. Neena’s young heart imagined that her life would follow the same cheerful course. But how wrong she was!
When she was sixteen, the catastrophic clutches of destiny snatched away her parents. They passed away in a road accident and Neena was devastated. Relatives thronged her now gloomy house and soon it was decided that she should be married off.
Women today don’t want to be in a partnership that complicates their lives further. They need an equal partner with whom they can figure out life as a team, playing by each other’s strengths.
We all are familiar with that one annoying aunty who is more interested in our marital status than in the dessert counter at a wedding. But these aunties have somehow become obsolete now. Now they are replaced by men we have in our lives. Friends, family, and even work colleagues. It’s the men who are worried about why we are not saying yes to one among their clans. What is wrong with us? Aren’t we scared of dying alone? Like them?
A recent interaction with a guy friend of mine turned sour when he lectured me about how I would regret not getting married at the right time. He lectured that every event in our lives needs to be completed within a certain timeframe set by society else we are doomed. I wasn’t angry. I was just disappointed to realize that annoying aunties are rapidly doubling in our society. And they don’t just appear at weddings or family functions anymore. They are everywhere. They are the real pandemic.
Let’s examine this a little closer.
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