ENLIGHTENED MINDS_Inspiring Excellence

Workplace Sexual Harassment 1.Women covered under the act 2.Definition of Workplace 3.Sexual Harassment at Workplace 4.Keys elements of work place harassment 5.Impact of Inappropriate behaviour 6.Examples 7.Forms of Sexual Harassmen t The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 addresses the issue of workplace sexual harassment faced by women. Women covered under the Act The Act recognizes the right of every woman to a safe and secure workplace environment irrespective of her age or employment/work status. Hence, the right of all women working or visiting any workplace whether in the capacity of regular, temporary, adhoc, or daily wages basis is protected under the Act. It includes all women whether engaged directly or through an agent including a contractor, with or without the knowledge of the principal employer.They may be working for remuneration, on a voluntary basis or otherwise. Their t

SEX and GENDER Sex  : The biological difference between men and women, boys and girls – the physical attributes with which we are born. Gender :   Culturally and socially constructed roles, responsibilities, privileges, relations and expectations of women, men, boys and girls.  Gender is also not another word for sexual difference.Culturally and socially constructed roles, responsibilities, privileges, relations and expectations of women, men, boys and girls.  Gender is not another word for women.  A working definition of Gender  :  People are born female or male or transgender, but are forced to learn to be girls and boys who grow into women and men.  They are taught appropriate behaviour and attitudes according to defined gender roles and activities. This learned behaviour is what makes up gender identity, and determines gender roles. Gender stereotyping : The assignment of roles, tasks and responsibilities to a particular gender on the basis of preconceive

Women Empowerment : Issues and Solutions What is Women Empowerment?     Women empowerment refers to the emancipation of women from the vicious grips of social, economical, political, caste and gender-based discrimination. It is the creation of an environment for women where they can make decisions of their own for their personal benefits as well as for the society. Current Scenario WOMEN: BOTTOM OF ALL HIERARCHIES   Ø Patriarchal structures and ideologies lead to their subordination and gender inequalities. Ø Lag behind in all indicators of social and human development. Ø India has the most adverse sex ratios for women in the world. Ø Women’s life expectancy, health, nutritional and educational levels are significantly lower than that of men. Ø Do low skilled and low paid jobs , get lower wages. Ø Participation in political and social decision-making is abysmally low. Ø Little say in the socio-economic, legal and political rules wh