Institutions need to go beyond celebrating more women joining the workforce and must create an enabling environment for them.
The Supreme Court of India recently addressed the need for a more sensitive work environment for women in judicial services.
The Court reinstated two female judicial officers from Madhya Pradesh who were wrongfully dismissed for inefficiency, despite one suffering a miscarriage.
Justice Nagarathna highlighted the importance of providing support for female employees, especially during pregnancy and maternity.
The judgment emphasized that gender equality in the workplace requires not just representation, but policies that consider women’s specific needs.
The Court’s intervention calls attention to the harmful effects of entrenched patriarchal systems in workplaces.
Greater female representation in decision-making positions leads to better understanding of women’s issues and results in better policies
To support gender equality, women must have access to education without discrimination and a safe, healthy environment at work.
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