Gender Inequality in Corporate Sector and Rights of Women in India: Challenges Ahead

Abstract

No country can progress if half of its population is behind – socially, economically and politically. Gender-inequality denotes any unequal treatment based on gender and refers to a situation wherein a person is denied opportunity solely on the basis of their gender. Women tend to face more difficulties to progress in their careers, to be paid less, and to be concentrated in fewer jobs than men. The aim of this paper is to present the Indian circumstances regarding gender disparities in corporate sector. How far our laws are gender sensitized and compatible for practicing gender equality in India as required in International and national laws. To achieve this aim this research is focused on concept of gender justice and highlights gender-based discrimination, violence, atrocities and crime against women in India also.