Explain the major causes behind the higher female unemployment rate compared to males. Analyse its consequences for labour market efficiency and economic resilience. Outline comprehensive measures required to address the gender gap in employment.
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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Q6. Explain the major causes behind the higher female unemployment rate compared to males. Analyse its consequences for labour market efficiency and economic resilience. Outline comprehensive measures required to address the gender gap in employment. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
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Why the question May 2025 PLFS data showing higher female unemployment compared to males, highlighting structural and economic implications. Key Demand of the question The question demands examination of key factors behind higher female unemployment, its impact on labour market efficiency and resilience, and comprehensive measures to address the gender gap. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Reference to PLFS May 2025 data and significance of female workforce participation for inclusive growth. Body Causes behind higher female unemployment rate: Structural norms, unpaid care burden, safety issues, skill mismatch, informality. Consequences for labour market efficiency and resilience: Human capital underuse, labour distortions, inequality, poverty traps, fragile recovery. Comprehensive measures to address gender gap: Care infrastructure, skilling, safety frameworks, formalisation, flexible work models. Conclusion Emphasise female workforce integration as key for sustainable economic growth.
Why the question May 2025 PLFS data showing higher female unemployment compared to males, highlighting structural and economic implications.
Key Demand of the question The question demands examination of key factors behind higher female unemployment, its impact on labour market efficiency and resilience, and comprehensive measures to address the gender gap.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Reference to PLFS May 2025 data and significance of female workforce participation for inclusive growth.
• Causes behind higher female unemployment rate: Structural norms, unpaid care burden, safety issues, skill mismatch, informality.
• Consequences for labour market efficiency and resilience: Human capital underuse, labour distortions, inequality, poverty traps, fragile recovery.
• Comprehensive measures to address gender gap: Care infrastructure, skilling, safety frameworks, formalisation, flexible work models.
Conclusion Emphasise female workforce integration as key for sustainable economic growth.