What it is?• The invisible artificial barriers that block
women from senior executive jobs.
• It is a reflection of gender roles and relations which give rise to and perpetuate inequalities between women and men in all walks of life.
The evidence for its existence..
• Recent survey of law firm Khaitan & Company.• India has only two companies in the fortune
500 but only one of their total of 30 directors is a woman.
• Only 1-3% of top executive positions have been occupied by women.
• Family responsibilities- Women play dual roles.
• Job segregation- Majority of women in some sectors only.
• Gender Pay gaps- Men are paid at least thrice more than women for the same work.
• Attitude towards women- It has always been pathetic.
• Gender Discrimination-Big fact.
The grass is always greener on the other side..
• The amendment in the Companies Act, 2013.
• Survey done by NASSCOM in collaboration with Mercer.
Ekta Kapoor
• She is the daughter of legendary star Jeetendra Kapoor and is running BALAJI TELEFILMS successfully.
• Find a mentor.• Build a reputation.• Speak up.• Keep updated.• Listen to your conscience.• Never do something in dilettante fashion.• Proactive.