Seema Bhakuni
Associate Professor, Doon Institute of Management and Research (HNBGU), India
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v8-i04-06Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT:
The chapter investigates the gender prejudice that continues to exist in Asian workplaces as well as the essential changes that are required to reduce the gender gap. Women's growth in leadership positions, high-paying occupations, and historically male-dominated fields is still hindered by systematic inequity, despite the fact that there has been improvement in areas such as education and labour participation. The research investigates the cultural, organisational, and structural variables that contribute to gender inequities. These elements include patriarchal norms, biased recruiting and promotion practices, and insufficient legal safeguards. A number of countries, including Japan, India, South Korea, and Singapore, have conducted case studies that demonstrate both successful changes and current issues. At the conclusion of the paper, suggestions are provided for policymakers, enterprises, and cultural leaders. These recommendations emphasise the need of fundamental changes in public policy, workplace culture, and societal attitudes in order to promote gender equality and improve economic development.
KEYWORDS:Gender Gap, Gender Bias, Asian Workplaces, Patriarchal Norms, Workplace Inequality
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