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25.03.2026 16:34

Opinion: 'When work is informal, unpaid, or low-status, women are heavily represented. But when it becomes professionalised and profitable, men often occupy leadership roles.'

Nijara Deka, fellow, and Sameeha Jameel, research analyst, National Council of Applied Economic Research, write

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What happens when ‘women’s work’ becomes a profession? It’s still men who rise

Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership or economic power.

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