How can the society achieve gender pay parity and bridge the pay gap between men and women?
Rural women have access to facilities like mobile health clinics, community schools, vocational training centers, digital literacy programs, rural banks and entrepreneurship development cells, empowering them economically and socially.Ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education and employmentRead more
Rural women have access to facilities like mobile health clinics, community schools, vocational training centers, digital literacy programs, rural banks and entrepreneurship development cells, empowering them economically and socially.Ensuring equitable access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities for rural women requires a multi faceted approach –
- Healthcare is ensured through mobile clinics, telemedicine services, community health workers, reproductive health awareness, affordable services and partnerships with local hospitals for specialized care and referrals.
- Education is ensured through accessible schools, scholarships, digital literacy programs, vocational training, female teacher mentorship, online courses and community based learning centers with flexible scheduling options nearby.
- Employment is ensured through vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, microfinance options, rural cooperatives, job placement services and digital platforms connecting them to markets, mentors and remote work opportunities.
Rural women face challenges in accessing essential facilities due to geographical isolation, limited infrastructure, poverty, cultural barriers and social norms, hindering healthcare, education and employment opportunities and perpetuating inequality.
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Gender equality in pay can only be achieved through policies that promote diversity, changes to the way organizations are run and shifts in culture. Governments should enforce equal pay laws and strengthen them through transparency in salary structure and conducting pay equity audits. Companies needRead more
Gender equality in pay can only be achieved through policies that promote diversity, changes to the way organizations are run and shifts in culture. Governments should enforce equal pay laws and strengthen them through transparency in salary structure and conducting pay equity audits. Companies need to commit themselves to frequent reviews of their payment plans for the purpose of detecting and correcting imbalances, using clear policies on compensation, and implementing fair recruitment methods.
The organizational culture must make diversity a priority so as to encourage inclusion by offering women mentorship programs as well as leadership opportunities that will enhance their career advancement. Gender neutral flexible working terms and conditions and parental leave period ought to allow men or women without any discrimination achieve work-life balance.
Educational institutions and employers should motivate females into choosing lucrative professions including STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Women can also become more competitive on the labour market when they are provided with trainings in professional proficiency or vocational skills.
It is high time that society began changing gender roles with an aim of doing away with stereotypes that hinder women’s occupational prospects.
Closer to bridging the gender pay gap and achieving true economic equality, we can do so by combining legislative action, corporate responsibility, and societal change.
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