Working women in India face strongest gender bias: LinkedIn

The LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021 survey included respondents from countries across the Asia Pacific. Representation pic

Gender equality might have improved over the years but India's working women still contend with the strongest gender bias across Asia Pacific (APAC) countries, reveals a report. According to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2021, more women in India have experienced the impact of gender on career development when compared to the APAC region. "In India, more than 4 in 5 working women (85 per cent) claim to have missed out on a raise, promotion, or work offer because of their gender, compared to the regional average of 60 per cent," the report said.

The report showed 66 per cent of people in India feel that gender equality has improved compared to their parents' age, but over 7 in 10 working women and working mothers feel that managing familial responsibilities often comes in the way of career development. LinkedIn commissioned independent market research firm GfK to conduct a research between January 26-31, 2021. The online survey was conducted among 18 to 65 year olds and covered 2,285 respondents in India, 1,223 of whom were males and 1,053 were females.

"Gender inequality at work and added domestic responsibilities amid the pandemic have collectively made women's jobs more vulnerable at this time," said Ruchee Anand, Director, Talent and Learning Solutions, India at LinkedIn. "Reduced and flexible schedules, more sabbaticals, and new opportunities to upskill and learn are critical offerings that can help organisations attract, hire, and retain more female talent."

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