Bridging the Gender Gap: A Study on Women’s Participation in the Indian Economy

Abstract

The fact that Women are important members of society, and a nation's social, economic, and political progress depends on their participation in national affairs. World still faces gender discrimination, which starts at birth and lasts throughout life, even though in democratic countries. Society has historically considered women to be less valuable than men. She has been socialized to be reliant on men all of her life. Women are seen as a means of providing for, tending to, and maintaining everyone's happiness. She lacks self-reliance and is unable to voice her opinions.
The gender gap is more pronounced when it comes to political participation, educational possibilities, and jobs. Our consciences are regularly shocked by news of human rights abuses against women. Women's empowerment is desperately needed. Over the past few years, there has been a surge in international discussions and reflection on the topic of women's empowerment. Several stakeholders have given serious consideration to ensuring women's equality and empowerment, which has continuously been a high priority. Giving women the freedom to fully engage in all facets of life is essential to achieving the globally acknowledged Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs2030) and enhancing people's quality of life. Likewise, empowering Indian women is a top priority for Viksit Bharat's 2047 objective. The article aims to examine the problems, obstacles, needs, and rights of women in India and to support strategies for their empowerment.
Keywords: Women’s Empowerment, Economic Participation, Economic Development, Women Workforce in India