Question

Elaborate any two reasons owing to which lesser number of women are found in regular salaried employment. 

Answer 1

Two factors contribute to women's under-representation in salaried employment:

1. Family tasks: Women often bear a disproportionate amount of caregiving tasks, including childcare and eldercare. Women's capacity to seek full-time jobs may be restricted by a lack of inexpensive childcare facilities and societal expectations to prioritize family responsibilities.
2. Gender Bias and Discrimination: Women often experience discrimination and biases in hiring, promotions, and compensation decisions. Stereotypes about women's talents and duties can contribute to limited professional progression prospects and unequal treatment in the workplace, preventing them from obtaining or retaining salaried positions.