GENDER DISCRIMINATION AMONG WORKERS IN SERVICE SECTOR: A STUDY OF ITES EMPLOYEES IN COIMBATORE CITY
Dr.T.Christy Chanchu
Women play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of a country. Despite the unprecedented growth and development, women’s position has worsened considerably in every sphere with the exception of some gains for middle class women in terms of education and employment. Gender disparities in women’s economic participation have remained deep and. persistent in India. The current study was based on primary data. 500 samples have been selected using stratified proportional sampling technique. Equal representations of 250 male and female respondents were selected. The study focuses on gender discrimination in ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services) sector. Results supported a model in which perceived gender discrimination exerted a significant negative effect on job satisfaction which in turn negatively impacts career or professional growth. Thus there was certain amount of discrimination in ITES organization in terms of payment provided for both male and female employees.
KEY WORDS: Gender discrimination, ITES organisation, Employment, Workplace
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Vol | : | 5 |
Issue | : | 4 |
Month | : | April |
Year | : | 2017 |