Comparative Overview of Male and Female Employment Status in Organised Sector of India

Abstract

Employment is the most significant factor in economic development of the country. Women play a vital role along with men in the development process, but yet they are a secondary component of employment structure in India. The present paper concentrates on the comparative view of men and women in the employment status in organised sector. Gender wise growth and trend in employment during the period of 1995 to 2012 has been represented. To analyse the data simple percentage, CAGR and linear trend has been applied. It can be concluded from the study that number of women employed in organized sector both has increased between the period of time, but the share remained relatively low in comparison to men. In order to improve the women employment there is a need to provide quality education and skill to the women. There is also a need of safety and other security measures to women.