Assessment of the Determinants of Female Workforce in India

By : Saumya Singh

Page No: 169-184

Abstract
Women constituting half of the potential demographic dividend of India contribute very less in terms of workforce participation. The lesser participation is driven by several inherent factors of the society and culture. The major objective of the given study is to analyse the various attributes that helps to study the involvement of women in workforce in India and how those attributes strengthen for a greater development of the nation. The study talks about the importance of women to play an active role in workforce as with growing competition at world level it is important to have more hands to work and feed the people. The study shows the inherent socio-cultural factors that either help or hinder the women to contribute in the workforce. It also talks about the ways to enhance the chances for women to contribute more effectively and efficiently.

Author :
Saumya Singh
Research Scholar, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 110068.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2022.42.01.12