Women’s Participation in The Corporate Sector

Abstract

Our country has made considerable progress in terms of women’s education and health care over the past decades. Despite the government’s initiatives to promote the development of girl children and women belonging to rural, economically backward and minority communities, we still lag in terms of workforce participation of women. The efforts seem to be inadequate and there is an urgent need for concerted and result-driven efforts by organisations and government. This article seeks to identify factors that hinder women’s participation and suggest practical tips for organisations to pick up their pace.