Impact of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on the Work

Abstract

Women constitute about half the population of India. But, no efforts were made to elevate the status of women till independence. It was only after we achieved freedom that efforts were made to remove their social and economic disabilities by providing those opportunities to develop and legal protection. As a result women in India are getting gainful employment outside the home. It will be agreed that the levels of economic equality and independence are the true indicators to determine the status of women. Employment of women, therefore, is a necessary corollary to achieve gender equality and gender justice. The constitution of India grants equality to women and the Government of India has brought out specific legislations to protect and safeguard their rights and interests. The Government of India has further proposed to strengthen the process of empowerment of women in the 10th Five – Year Plan. As at present, millions of women are engaged for employment in the agriculture, industry and services. They are found in both organized and unorganized sectors of Indian economy.