The Economic Times

India's biggest barrier for women who dream to work isn't a lack of jobs. It's unpaid care

Unpaid care work, not job scarcity, keeps most Indian women out of the workforce in major cities, a new survey reveals. While female labour force participation is slowly rising, it remains low globally. Despite better job quality in these cities, a significant wage gap persists, with women earning considerably less than men, especially in self-employment. Longer working hours are also noted.