1st Edition
Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective Moving Beyond Diversity
Attempts to eliminate or reduce gender inequality have been made by governments, international organizations, NGOs, policymakers, and private organizations. However, the evidence still shows that the gender gap exists from womb to tomb, from parental treatment to corporate leadership, and even the genders’ psychologically different identity for that matter. The question, however, arises with laws and regulations formed on gender disparity, bills becoming acts, society becoming broader in their outlook, and adopting inclusivity in terms of gender in different spheres: Are we still able to claim that we are addressing gender inequality enough? This volume explores the disparity between genders in terms of the labor market and career advancement, child-rearing practices, education, financial literacy, work-life balance, pay gaps, and economic development, to name a few areas. It focuses on the robust themes of the gender gap from a modern perspective to enhance our understanding of gender inequality in today's world.
Introduction
1. Gender Gap in Career Advancement: A Conceptual Framework
Azra Khan and Riyaz Ahmad Rainayee
2. Gender Inequality in Career Advancement: Does the Perception of Glass Ceiling Effect Exist?
Anurupa Kundu
3. Development of Gender Roles in Children through Child-Rearing Techniques by Parents
Debleena Kumar
4. Dynamics of Gender Identity and Gender Difference: Influence of Child-Rearing Practices
Jhuma Mukherjee and Arinjoy Bhattacharjee
5. Women Empowerment and Inheritance Laws in the Context of Violence against Women
Pradeep Kumar Panda
6. Women Entrepreneurship Over the Last Two Decades: A Study of Trends and Changes
Sugandha Pramanik and Debjani Mitra
7. Recognizing Gender Balance in Public Sector Units in India: Are We Addressing Enough?
Shulagna Sarkar and Punam Singh
8. Gender Issues in Cyber Victimization: Challenges, Prevention, and the Way Forward
Tahir Mumtaz Awan, Ruqia Khan, and Sundas Jabeen
9. Gender and Education: A Meta-Analytical Study on the Administrative Capabilities of School Principals
Debadeepa Banerjee and Soumen Ghosh
10. Bridging Gender Gaps in School Education: Insights from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGS) of Odisha, India
Seemita Mohanty, Apparao Thamminaina, and Pallavi Kanungo
11. Gender and Home Environment: A Snapshot of Differences in Perception among Preadolescents and Adolescents
Sumona Datt
12. Gender Differences and Narcissism: Behavioral Patterns of Elderly Men and Women
Sraboni Chatterjee
13. Gender Pay Gaps: A Psycho-Socioeconomic Perspective
Ivan Das
14. Gender Equality and Inequality: Exploring the Dynamics of Gender Bias
Soumita, Mitra, Sarita, and Kar
15. Gender, ‘Community’ Formation, and Autonomous Social Practices in Contemporary Indian Urban Spaces
Suddhabrata Deb Roy
16. Gender Issues and Awareness about Reproductive Health in Secondary Students of Kolkata
Kriti Sarkar
Biography
Tanusree Chakraborty, PhD, is a faculty member at Centre of Management Studies at the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad. She has 21 years of work and academic experience at business schools and universities. She has published her work in journals and books and has presented over 70 research papers at conferences, where she has received best paper awards. She has given management development programs on behavioral science, HR, and psychometrics for government productivity councils and public and private sector companies.
Nandita Mishra, PhD, is Director of Chetana's Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, India. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience in managerial economics and economic environment for business, business ethics and corporate governance, corporate grooming, and general management in India and abroad. She spearheads academic administration, industry-institute collaboration, and management development programs. She is an active researcher and is a nominated member of the Higher Education Council of the Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Ashok Natarajan, PhD, has over 15 years of experience in academics and five years as a practicing manager, both in the USA and India. He has also been a consultant on business valuation projects and has published research papers in accounting and finance journals. He works in the areas of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, accounting and finances, and corporate strategy. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and has been recognized for his service and mentoring roles.
Bipasha Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Adamas University, Kolkata, India, while also pursuing her PhD in Applied Psychology. She is working as a co-editor for two books, has chaired scientific sessions at national conferences, and has delivered invited lectures. She has published and presented research papers and is the author of several chapters in a book on industrial psychology and social psychology for undergraduate students.
