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Women workers in informal sector earn 30%-40% less than their male counterparts: Report
https://www.indiatvnews.com/business/news/women-workers-in-informal-sector-earn-30-40-pc-less-than-their-male-counterparts-consulting-firm-primus-partners-and-world-trade-center-report-2023-01-09-837745
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Women workers in informal sector earn 30%-40% less than their male counterparts: Report
https://www.indiatvnews.com/business/news/women-workers-in-informal-sector-earn-30-40-pc-less-than-their-male-counterparts-consulting-firm-primus-partners-and-world-trade-center-report-2023-01-09-837745
India TV
Women workers in informal sector earn 30-40 pc less than their male counterparts: Report
Consulting firm Primus Partners and World Trade Center's report stated that out of the total people employed in the informal sector only 12 per cent are women.
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Women work harder than men: anthropological study
* Unequal bargaining power in a household can lead to unequal contributions to the partnership.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/women-work-harder-than-men-an-anthropological-study-reveals-why/article66359763.ece
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Women work harder than men: anthropological study
* Unequal bargaining power in a household can lead to unequal contributions to the partnership.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/women-work-harder-than-men-an-anthropological-study-reveals-why/article66359763.ece
The Hindu
Women work harder than men – our anthropological study reveals why
Unequal bargaining power in a household can lead to unequal contributions to the partnership.
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#gender_disadvantage
#gender_pay_gap
Indian women’s falling participation in labour force- WB report
https://theprint.in/opinion/what-reports-on-indian-womens-falling-participation-in-labour-force-dont-tell-you/1311436/
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#gender_pay_gap
Indian women’s falling participation in labour force- WB report
https://theprint.in/opinion/what-reports-on-indian-womens-falling-participation-in-labour-force-dont-tell-you/1311436/
ThePrint
What reports on Indian women’s falling participation in labour force don’t tell you
Critics analysing World Bank report to claim continuance of patriarchal oppression and structural barriers fail to acknowledge a critical aspect about women's economic participation in India.
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#Works_and_Economic_Life
#gender_pay
Why women get fewer jobs and earn lower wages than men in India
https://frontline.thehindu.com/social-issues/gender/why-women-get-fewer-jobs-and-earn-lesser-wages-than-men-in-india/article66552890.ece
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#gender_pay
Why women get fewer jobs and earn lower wages than men in India
https://frontline.thehindu.com/social-issues/gender/why-women-get-fewer-jobs-and-earn-lesser-wages-than-men-in-india/article66552890.ece
The Hindu
Why women get fewer jobs and earn lower wages than men in India
Regressive social norms and inadequate investment keep them unemployed and underemployed.
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#gender_pay_gap
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-global-alliance-to-bridge-the-gender-equity-gap/article67838843.ece
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#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-global-alliance-to-bridge-the-gender-equity-gap/article67838843.ece
The Hindu
A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
The Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality is poised to be a force to reckon with on all gender-related issues
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#gender_pay
#Labour_and_society
A demand that could hamper gender equality
* Paid leave for menstruation may create awareness on the subject but could end up widening the gender gap
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-demand-that-could-hamper-gender-equality/article67845843.ece
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#Labour_and_society
A demand that could hamper gender equality
* Paid leave for menstruation may create awareness on the subject but could end up widening the gender gap
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-demand-that-could-hamper-gender-equality/article67845843.ece
The Hindu
A demand that could hamper gender equality
If the government ratifies ‘special status’ for menstruating women, it validates the social stigma around menstruation
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#gender_pay
How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
https://www.indiaspend.com/gendercheck/how-skilling-can-bridge-the-gap-between-women-work-895618
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How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
https://www.indiaspend.com/gendercheck/how-skilling-can-bridge-the-gap-between-women-work-895618
Indiaspend
How Skilling Can Bridge The Gap Between Women & Work
Despite several initiatives, there remains a considerable gender gap in the domain of vocational training, revealing a striking difference in skill acquisition between men and women
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#Works_and_Economic_Life
#welfare_schemes
A women’s urban employment guarantee act
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-womens-urban-employment-guarantee-act/article67910966.ece
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#Works_and_Economic_Life
#welfare_schemes
A women’s urban employment guarantee act
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-womens-urban-employment-guarantee-act/article67910966.ece
The Hindu
A women’s urban employment guarantee act
Social norms, lack of safety, and hostile transportation options are some of the factors inhibiting urban women to enter the workforce.