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Why so few women work in India? (Suggestions (Generate Rural based jobs,…
Why so few women work in India?
IMF report
India’s national income
if the participation of women in the workforce
matches the level of men
increase by 27 per cent
India's status
India has far fewer women working or available for work
Women’s participation in the labour force declined sharply
Pakistan's female labour-force participation rate is on the rise
Bangladesh - three times higher than that of India
India - last among BRICS countries in terms of female LFPR.
Impact
Hurts economic potential
affect women empowerment
can't realise
Demographic dividend benefits
Reasons
Patriarchy
Economic theory
female labour force participation first declines and then rises.
Rising Income and education
Lack of job availability
Suggestions
Generate Rural based jobs
Raise awareness
Open more creches
Skill training
10-year extra window
Government funded quality childcare
Government funded quality childcare
Mandatory sabbaticals
Cultural campaigns
Safety and security
Accommodation
Legal rights