Despite women’s equal participation and capability in the workforce, there remains a significant disparity in their representation in top executive positions, such as CEOs of major corporations. This raises questions about the factors contributing to this underrepresentation despite efforts towards gender equality in the workplace. Additionally, there is a noticeable difference in the economic contributions between men and women, particularly in terms of their impact on GDP. Understanding these disparities is crucial for addressing ongoing challenges in achieving true gender equality and maximizing the economic potential of all individuals in society. This question explores the complexities surrounding women’s access to top leadership roles and their economic impact, aiming to uncover insights into barriers, societal norms, and systemic factors that perpetuate these inequalities.
– Anshika Rathi
Despite women’s equal participation and capability in the workforce, they remain significantly underrepresented in top leadership roles such as CEOs of major firms mainly because of what goes behind the scenes.
Gender disparity or lack of women’s representation in higher positions all comes down to who takes care of the household and who are the role models.
We started educating girls and even motivating them to work but the expectation from them to take care of the household was never removed.
Even if a household has house helps for the various house chores, more often than not, it’s a female figure who is guiding them to work. Even giving them (house helps) the required orders needs certain amount of mind space, which is limited in all human beings, when spent at home it’s not left enough for the work place.
Men are comparatively much more free of these hidden responsibilities, therefore, their participation in the work force is more easy and less stressful.
In a 2020 article in The Hindu newspaper, a shocking statistics proves the above point, “92% Indian women take part in unpaid domestic work; only 27% men do so”
This is a major reason of lower productivity in women. But if you see it differently, if household work is also accounted for, we will see how men can be so productive in the workplace only because some or the other woman is doing everything necessary to keep that man running.
This eventually leads to slower promotion or lower promotion rates amongst women.
Other than this, in spite of the fact that women now days are educated and working, they don’t have the role models who could show them how to lead the world.
Overall, our workplaces as well as society is still not inclusive enough about the modern age women.
Despite progress in gender equality women remain underrepresented in top leadership positions and contribute less to GDP due to many reasons like historical bias and stereotypes,caregiving responsibilities, women are often expected to take on more family and children’s duties,which limits their availability for leadership roles that demand long hours and extensive travel.Lack of role model and mentoring also hinders the advancement of women,affecting their confidence and career ambitions. Organizational culture and networking is also and reason ,they continuously remain underrepresented in top leadership positions. Male dominated networks,making it harder for women to gain access to opportunities. Some workplaces have cultures that are not bias free and supportive of women in leadership roles which discourages their advancement and hampers their confidence.
Discrimination between men and women and implicit prejudice often supports men in leadership positions,while women faces many challenges because of the reasons like their parental responsibilities and career gaps.Male dominated industries and organizational environment that are not bias free also hampers the women’s development.
The difference in mens and women contribution to GDP comes from several factors .women often participate less in the workplace due to societal norms and caregiving responsibilities. The gender pay gap means women earn less than men for the same work ,and many women work part time which reduces their total earnings. In some areas women have less access to education and job training ,limiting their economic opportunities. Fewer women works in high paying jobs,and workplace environment and legal barriers also hold them .
To close this discrimination, we need to promote gender equality at work,ensure equal pay,and provide equal educational and economic opportunities for women.
Despite progress in gender equality women remain underrepresented in top leadership positions and contribute less to GDP due to many reasons like historical bias and stereotypes,caregiving responsibilities, women are often expected to take on more family and children’s duties,which limits their availability for leadership roles that demand long hours and extensive travel.Lack of role model and mentoring also hinders the advancement of women,affecting their confidence and career ambitions. Organizational culture and networking is also and reason ,they continuously remain underrepresented in top leadership positions. Male dominated networks,making it harder for women to gain access to opportunities. Some workplaces have cultures that are not bias free and supportive of women in leadership roles which discourages their advancement and hampers their confidence.
Discrimination between men and women and implicit prejudice often supports men in leadership positions,while women faces many challenges because of the reasons like their parental responsibilities and career gaps.Male dominated industries and organizational environment that are not bias free also hampers the women’s development.
The difference in mens and women contribution to GDP comes from several factors .women often participate less in the workplace due to societal norms and caregiving responsibilities. The gender pay gap means women earn less than men for the same work ,and many women work part time which reduces their total earnings. In some areas women have less access to education and job training ,limiting their economic opportunities. Fewer women works in high paying jobs,and workplace environment and legal barriers also hold them .
To close this discrimination, we need to promote gender equality at work,ensure equal pay,and provide equal educational and economic opportunities for women.
Despite progress in gender equality women remain underrepresented in top leadership positions and contribute less to GDP due to many reasons like historical bias and stereotypes,caregiving responsibilities, women are often expected to take on more family and children’s duties,which limits their availability for leadership roles that demand long hours and extensive travel.Lack of role model and mentoring also hinders the advancement of women,affecting their confidence and career ambitions. Organizational culture and networking is also and reason ,they continuously remain underrepresented in top leadership positions. Male dominated networks,making it harder for women to gain access to opportunities. Some workplaces have cultures that are not bias free and supportive of women in leadership roles which discourages their advancement and hampers their confidence.
Discrimination between men and women and implicit prejudice often supports men in leadership positions,while women faces many challenges because of the reasons like their parental responsibilities and career gaps.Male dominated industries and organizational environment that are not bias free also hampers the women’s development.
The difference in mens and women contribution to GDP comes from several factors .women often participate less in the workplace due to societal norms and caregiving responsibilities. The gender pay gap means women earn less than men for the same work ,and many women work part time which reduces their total earnings. In some areas women have less access to education and job training ,limiting their economic opportunities. Fewer women works in high paying jobs,and workplace environment and legal barriers also hold them .
To close this discrimination, we need to promote gender equality at work,ensure equal pay,and provide equal educational and economic opportunities for women.