Unpaid care work, not job scarcity, keeps most Indian women out of the workforce in major cities, a new survey reveals. While female labour force participation is slowly rising, it remains low globally. Despite better job quality in these cities, a significant wage gap persists, with women earning considerably less than men, especially in self-employment. Longer working hours are also noted.

Unpaid care work, not job scarcity, keeps most Indian women out of the workforce in major cities, a new survey reveals. While female labour force participation is slowly rising,…

Data from the National Statistics Office highlights a stark gender divide in the reasons why people stay outside the labour force: men say they are pursuing studies, while women…