Women often face biases in the workplace but also in life in general. As women enter the workforce, they are already entering a biased landscape, an ecosystem that has conventionally been structured for men to succeed. This holds even for the most privileged and educated women around. Having a more diverse workplace or community not only broaden your perspective but you also become even more aware of your rights as an individual. There is no doubt that even though women have come a long way over the past decades' Patriarchy still dominates society. It has convinced people that a strong and intelligent woman represents a problem, a disruption to the ecosystem, rather than an integral part of it.
The purpose of this article is not to paint our men folks in general as Villains but to educate all working women to take their stand in case they feel discriminated against.
I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”
- Amelia Earhart
Challenges faced by women in the workplace:-
Sexual Harassment - unwelcoming acts of a sexual nature, also termed as “eve-teasing”, are not a new phenomenon in India Regarding harassment faced by women in the workplace they often prefer to stay silent because endurance seems a less bitter pill for them to taste. Working women are worried that taking a step would not only jeopardize their relationship with their seniors but could even pose a threat to their job. But no woman should tolerate such conduct as it violates the dignity of an individual. Women employees aren't safe in the office, not even in transport. Incidents of rape and sexual abuse in office cabs are headlines daily for newspapers.
Persistent pay inequality- The gender pay gap results from multiple factors, including race and ethnicity, disability, education, and age. As a result, different groups of women experience very different pay gaps. Equal pay for work of equal value should be practiced across companies, this will help to bridge the gap in the pay parity between working men and women.
Gender Gap at the workplace- Women who want to work have a harder time finding a job for themselves than men. Even if they get a vocation with all the effort and hard work, she often finds themselves in minority among the men employees in any organization.
‘The freedom to work – by choice, in conditions of dignity, safety, and fairness – is integral to human welfare. Guaranteeing that women have access to this right is an important end in itself.’(International labor organization).
Final Words
While Organisations these days are coming up with rules and regulations to maintain equality and better safety for both genders in the workplace. It's high time that we educate men to respect their female colleagues and implement gender equality in the workplace. These small steps will lead to a bigger change and an inclusive unbiased work environment.
