Abstract –
The fight for equal rights of women has been going on since the time immemorial. They have been treated unequally as the weaker vessel of the society and has been subjected to discrimination in almost all the fields of life. From fighting for equal educational rights, the fight has now shifted to equal rights at workplace. This research is derived from the above-mentioned problem and titled as “Gender Inequality at workplace and Indian Legal Framework”. The method of research used is descriptive and analytical. In this research work the researcher has discussed present scenarios of workplace discrimination and need for improvement. The research provides an analytical and descriptive overview of the previous research work done in the field of gender inequality alongwith relevant provisions of the Indian Constitution curtailing discrimination and inequality. Furthermore the researcher has also discussed the laws enacted to improve the condition of women in working places. The researcher has reached the conclusion that the condition of women at workplace can’t improve unless the mindset of people in their surroundings is changed and hence the researcher discussed the importance to focus on men changing their mindset for inclusion of women. The aim of this research is to discuss the rights of women find out the efficacy of the laws enacted to improve the condition of the women at workplace and suggest improvements needed in them.
Keywords–
Women, Gender Inequality, Gender Discrimination, Women Rights, Women Laws,Gender Awareness.
Research Methodology –
The method of research used in this research work is Doctorinal method, where I have went through several existing literatures on the topic to reach my conclusion.
Research Objectives –
The objective of this research is to find out the condition of women at workplace and the gender biasness faced by them. It also aims to find out whether after the implementations of legislations, the condition of gender inequality has improved or not. This research also aims to find suggestions for the betterment of the condition at workplaces.
IntroductionThe fight for equal rights of women has been going on since the time immemorial. Women has been treated as the weaker vessel of the society and has been subjected to discrimination in almost all the fields of life. From the ancient times when they were only considered as a vessel to carry children, to the medieval times when they were debarred from getting basic education and now in the modern time when they are treated as a liability. The fight for equal rights has been different in different eras. This fight has now shifted from getting equal opportunities in education to getting equal opportunities at workplace. Gender disparity has remain one of the most pressing challenges facing modern societies. Although the world has moved forward by leaps and bounds with education and stricter laws but gender discrimination is one evil that is still being practiced in the modern societies. Gender biasness not only diminishes the potential of women but also negatively affect organizational productivity and economic growth. Indian legal framework, although vigilant, still battles with implementation and enforcement leading to persistent gap at workplaces.
Women’s experiences of pursuing justice often differ from men’s. These gendered discrepancies are usually influenced by higher levels of poverty and power imbalances within families and communities. Ensuring women’s access to justice, especially among poor and marginalised groups, through fair, effective, affordable, and accountable mechanisms is essential for safeguarding their rights, addressing abuses of power, and resolving conflicts. Women’s access to justice encompasses their ability to seek and obtain fair remedies through both formal and informal justice systems, as well as their capacity to participate in, and influence, law-making processes and institutions.[1]
Gender disparity in professional settings remains a longstanding challenge, hindering women’s opportunities for career advancement and equitable treatment across diverse industries worldwide. Although progress has been made in women’s rights and numerous legal measures have been implemented to tackle these disparities, notable gaps persist, particularly in areas such as wage inequality, underrepresentation in leadership positions, and incidents of workplace harassment.
This research paper explores the underlying causes, prevalent forms, and consequences of gender inequality in the workplace, highlighting significant research and studies while evaluating the efficacy of current legal frameworks intended to address these issues.
[1] Understanding the Barriers-Analysis of Women’s Access to Justice Roza Cseby and Anne-Marie Leal(2024)