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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Reason Women Low Participation
Why are women, especially urban women, found less in the workforce?
- Women are not capable of working
- Where men earn high incomes, families discourage women from working — Correct Answer
- There are no jobs available for women
- Women prefer not to work
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Where men are able to earn high incomes, families discourage female members from taking up jobs.
Key Points:
- Many household activities by women are not recognised as productive work.
- This leads to underestimation of women workers.
- Women do cooking, fetching water, fuelwood, farm labour without pay.
- Economists argue these women should also be called workers.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Women are equally capable of working.
- C: Jobs exist but social norms restrict participation.
- D: It's not about preference but family/social norms.
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