MAJOR

CHALLENGES BY: MANISHA HIRAWAT

FACED BY COURSE: B.COM (H),

SEMESTER: 6TH
WORKING
WOMEN OR FACULTY GUIDE:

MOTHERS AT A DR. KOMAL KHANDELWAL MA’AM

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 In today's environment, women are no longer at a disadvantage in
terms of career advancement.
They are standing shoulder to shoulder with their sex opposite.
However, if a woman is a working lady (who goes outside to make
money), she is expected to multitask by caring for her family, doing
domestic tasks, and so on.
Working women are those who work for a living, such as lawyers,
INTRODUCTION nurses, doctors, teachers, secretaries, day laborers, and so on. There is
no profession in which women do not work today. Working women, on
the other hand, do confront challenges as a result of their gender.
Women have been exploited and tortured physically, sexually, and
mentally for generations. They face several obstacles and problems both
at home and at work.
 INTRODUCTION

 If we consider women's roles in the workplace, they may be required to bring their job home with them, resulting
in a loss of a few extra hours of sleep. It's not just about the lack of sleep; this type of lifestyle causes stress in
working women, which has a direct impact on their families.
 Getting up early, ignoring her health concerns, and getting everything ready for her children and husband is a
significant practical task.
 Women have lost an average of 2 hours of sleep per day and up to 14 hours per day. Many Indian families still live
together with their in-laws and parents as joint families. This adds to women's stress levels because they must deal
with them while still pleasing the rest of the family.
 CHALLENGES FOR WORKING WOMEN OR MOTHERS IN INDIA:

 Gender Biases: For Indian women, gender bias begins at a very young age. It's tough to comprehend that woman are capable of
working side by side with males. In India, male domination is favored in all significant, vital, and difficult activities, whereas
women are regarded as weak and only capable of coping with lower work pressure. In terms of recruiting, compensation
concerns, and promotions, Indian women's potential and capabilities have long been undervalued.
 Balancing Personnel and Professional life: Maintaining a balance between job and family life is extremely difficult for Indian
working women. She is responsible for meeting all the family's expectations, particularly those of the children. In India, women's
career and professional goals are still regarded as secondary. There is a dearth of emotional and moral support for working
women in most families. At the same time, there are a slew of formal requirements and dates that women must meet in order to
keep their jobs. Working women are tremendously stressed in their day-to-day lives as a result of their dual obligations to
become excellent in all tasks.
 CHALLENGES FOR WORKING WOMEN IN INDIA:

 Mental and Physical Harassment: Women believe that in order to succeed in the corporate world, they must outperform their
male counterparts. As a result, their supervisor has higher expectations and is more efficient. Women are put under a lot of stress
when they are in this situation. Working women are also stressed by insufficient maternity leave because they must care for their
infant while simultaneously meeting the goals set for them at work. Working women in India also feel insecure in their jobs. In
many circumstances, female subordinates are requested for sexual favors from their male bosses in exchange for promotion and
advancement. The male superiors demonstrate that they have shown clemency or a special favor that should be rewarded with a
large sum of money.
 Negligible Personnel Space: If Indian working women wish to achieve independence and success in their life, they must strike a
balance between their families and their careers. Women become agitated as a result of the stress. They try to boost their working
capacity for their jobs, resulting in sleep deprivation. Because no one is around to assist and support them, they eventually
become frustrated and powerless. They may feel isolated at times, and as a result, they must deal with a variety of emotional and
psychological issues. Insomnia and depression are two of the most common mental illnesses among Indian working women.
They have a severe shortage of personnel space. They don't have any spare time. They are unable to express their emotions since
they are certain that no one will comprehend them.
 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

The study aims to achieve the following major research goals:

 To study about the issues and challenges that working women experience in the workplace.
 To study the major socioeconomic factors that influence women's status, safety, and security.
 CONCLUSION

 Working women's social status is primarily determined by their own actions. At home and in the office, women
need to be more proactive and conscious of their own rights. The goal of women's empowerment will not be
reached until women decide to speak up against their exploitation, whether it is economic, social, or sexual.
 Second, the policy's implementation must be closely monitored, and the organization's data on women's
participation must be evaluated on a regular basis. This will ensure that top management is aware of any gender
discrepancies inside the company and that appropriate action can be taken to close those gaps.
 Women's work is being upgraded and promoted in the workplace and in technology work these days. In many
ways, trade unions should aim to enhance the conditions for women's workers.
 CONCLUSION

Conclusions taken from the examination of replies about the challenges and problems faced by working women:
 Professional women feel lonely and overwhelmed by the demands of their new goals on the one hand and the old way of life on the other.
 Women face discrimination in many aspects of life.
 At work and at home, women are oppressed, dominated, and exploited.
 Women are frequently unable to devote adequate and quality time to their homes, children, and families.
 Working women are frequently subjected to sexual harassment, emotional stress, and job safety concerns.
 Female coworkers are also very judgmental of other female coworkers, and they will try to put one down at any opportunity.
 Women have difficulty leaving their children at home and going to work early in the morning.
 Working women are constantly confronted with child-rearing issues.
 People have preconceived notions or conclusions about the personalities of working women.
 The social structure cannot embrace women's new duties, which leave them feeling misunderstood and despondent.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

 Partners can be more sensitive to women's needs and go against the grain by assisting their wives with everyday activities and kid care.
 Organizations should have an internal code in place to safeguard the safety of female employees and take steps to ensure that they can do their jobs in a safe
environment.
 Governments should require corporations to install Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in vehicles transporting women and in all industries that use women on
night shifts.
 Providing women with self-defense training; establishing safety devices and CCTV cameras in the workplace; conducting police verification of cab drivers,
security guards, and other employees.
 Every organization should provide childcare facilities and childcare leave for working women.
 Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home are essential for this position.
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