Challenges at Workplace and Working Women

Dr. Mousumi  Borah

Challenges at Workplace and Working Women

Addressing Gender Disparity and Enhancing Productivity in the Workplace

by Dr. Mousumi Borah*,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 18, Issue No. 6, Oct 2021, Pages 107 - 110 (4)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

In the economic development of a country women plays a significant role. The contribution of women is nothing short of their male counterparts. But it has been observed that very often the women employees do not get the same benefits as the male employees. Unequal pay, insecurity, sexual harassment, lack of proper family support and deficient maternity leave are the major issues and problems that women face in their workplaces. In the present study attempt has been made to identify the challenges which obstructs the productivity of the women at their workplace. Besides, the researcher also seeks to suggest some remedial measures.

KEYWORD

workplace challenges, working women, gender disparity, unequal pay, sexual harassment, family support, maternity leave, productivity, remedial measures