Women's study by Dr. Hameedabanu

  Introduction In today’s evolving professional world, where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is promoted, a persistent and often hushed issue still plagues women: the gender pay gap . It’s not just about unequal pay—it’s about a larger system driven by patriarchal norms , workplace discrimination , and corporate inertia that limits women’s economic participation. Despite legal reforms and rising women in leadership, India's gender pay gap remains among the widest globally , demanding immediate introspection and action. This blog explores the roots, data, and potential solutions to this multifaceted issue. What Is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap is the difference between the average earnings of men and women doing the same or similar jobs. It’s often expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings. 📊 According to the World Inequality Report 2022 , men earned 82% of India’s labour income, while women earned just 18% . Current Statistics: How Deep Is the Ga...

  Introduction Each year, Equal Pay Days mark how far into the year women must work to match what White, non-Hispanic men earned in the previous year. These symbolic days starkly remind us of enduring wage gaps among women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. On November 21 , Native Women’s Equal Pay Day marked the last of the Equal Pay Days. Despite progress in some areas, the most significant widening of the gender wage gap in over two decades has occurred , according to research by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) . This blog explores the wage gap trends for Native women and their peers, the systemic reasons behind these disparities, and what can be done to correct the course. Native Women: An Overlooked Labour Force Native American and Alaska Native women’s earnings stood at 52.4 cents per dollar compared to White men, second only to Latina women in terms of wage disparity. The reasons behind this gap are multi-layered and historically rooted: ...

  Women's entrepreneurship has emerged as a pivotal driver of economic development and social progress in recent decades. With nearly half the world’s population comprising women, tapping into their entrepreneurial potential is a matter of equality economic necessity. Women-led enterprises significantly contribute to job creation, poverty alleviation, and the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially in developing economies such as India, China, Malaysia, and Thailand. However, despite considerable advancements, women entrepreneurs continue to face systemic challenges that hinder their full participation in the global economy. The Growing Landscape of Women Entrepreneurs Across the globe, women now account for a substantial share of new enterprise formation. Estimates indicate that women are responsible for one-third to one-half of new businesses globally. This participation is sectorally diverse: Sector Women’s Participation (%) ...