Preliminary Research Idea

Impact of Sexism in workplace on the self-esteem and

motivation of females

Sexism is prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender. Sexism can affect anyone but
it systematically and primarily affects women and girls. It has been linked to stereotypes and gender
roles, may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another. Extreme sexism
may foster sexual harassment,rape and other forms of sexual violence. Gender discrimination may
encompass sexism and its discrimination toward people based on their gender indentity or their gender
or sex differences, gender discrimination is especially defined in terms of workplace inequality.

Sexism refers to unequal treatment or perception of individuals based on their sex. It reflects and
manifests in numerous dimensions of our life. Gender inequality and resultant discrimination in varying
degrees on the grounds of sex are commonly witnessed, admitted and even justified in India. Despite
the policy measures to overcome gender discrimination, gender inequalities within the workplace still
exist. Most of the forms of discrimination against women have their roots in patriarchal system and its
values. Women are dominated over by their male members in their workplace. They have little power
in making decisions.

The present study proposes to examine the nature and extent of gender inequality within the
workplace. The main objectives of the study are to analyse the power dimensions of women at
workplace and to examine their participation in decision- making process.

Gender inequality possibly one of the commonest forms of social evil that most of the females have
suffered at least once in their life. The main aim of the research is to find out the truth which is hidden
and which has not been discovered yet or if discovered, not discussed openly about it.

1. To study the Constitutional provisions to prevent gender injustice, inequality, bias and discrimination.

2. To analyze and explore the impact of gender injustice, inequality, bias and discrimination towards the
female gender and the outcome of the same in the form of social evils and crimes against them.

3. To analyze the facts related to the issues and relevant provisions of Indian Constitution, UN Charter
on Human Rights addressing gender discrimination, injustice, inequality and bias.

4. To analyze the role of judiciary in achieving gender justice and gender equality by implementing the
provisions enshrined in The Constitution of India for protecting the rights of the women.
5. To recommend and suggest various measures relating to prevention and elimination of gender
inequality and discrimination that can be implemented more effectively.