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Women workers deserve a better deal

By: Mishra, Bimlesh Kumar.
Subject(s): Women workers In: Yojana 34(12)Summary: In this article, the author notes that thogh women as a 'group' constitute an important part of the labour force, even today they form no more than a safety valve for labour market in India. Stagnant agriculture, decline in household industries & lack of generation of additional employment opportunities are, according to him, major factors of low work participation rate of women.
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In this article, the author notes that thogh women as a 'group' constitute an important part of the labour force, even today they form no more than a safety valve for labour market in India. Stagnant agriculture, decline in household industries & lack of generation of additional employment opportunities are, according to him, major factors of low work participation rate of women.