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GS3
Economy
15 marks
Despite the rapid growth of India’s economy, women’s participation in the workforce, especially in the gig economy, remains low. Discuss the structural barriers that hinder women’s entry into gig work and suggest measures to improve their participation.
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Demand of the Question
- Discuss structural barriers hindering women's entry into gig work
- Suggest measures to improve women's participation in gig economy
- Context: Despite India's rapid economic growth, women's gig workforce participation remains low
What you wrote:
Recently, India's growth was calculated at 8.2% which surpasses most quarters. The rise is attributed to gig economy, manufacturing and tertiary sector employability. India's gig workforce is estimated at 7.7 million with only 20% representation of women. The figure is disheartening as equal representation projects growth upto 10% in GDP and national income could increase by 40%.
Recently, India's growth was calculated at 8.2% which surpasses most quarters. The rise is attributed to gig economy, manufacturing and tertiary sector employability. India's gig workforce is estimated at 7.7 million with only 20% representation of women. The figure is disheartening as equal representation projects growth upto 10% in GDP and national income could increase by 40%.
Suggestions to improve:
- Could define gig economy briefly (e.g., "Gig economy refers to flexible, temporary, or freelance work arrangements facilitated by digital platforms like Uber, Swiggy, or freelancing websites")
What you wrote:
[DRAWING: A central box labeled "Structural Barriers to women Participation" is connected to seven surrounding boxes with explanations.
1. "Patriarchal & Rudimentary Mindset": Traditional work at home disables participation.
2. "Access & Lack of Opportunity": Govt school enrollment & dropout is higher leading to lack of opportunity.
3. "Safety concern": Sexual harassment at work → lead to shatters safety, en route is also at risk.
4. "Limited Financial Inclusion": women lack bank account, debit card which causes dependence on husband, father this leads to exclusion.
5. "Platform Bias": some platforms & work are male centric which causes less participation.
6. "Lack of certification & skills": women don't learn basic skills like driving, technical certification which causes them to lack.
7. "Caregiving Responsibilities": the expectation of child, house, disabled work for women.]
[DRAWING: A central box labeled "Structural Barriers to women Participation" is connected to seven surrounding boxes with explanations.
1. "Patriarchal & Rudimentary Mindset": Traditional work at home disables participation.
2. "Access & Lack of Opportunity": Govt school enrollment & dropout is higher leading to lack of opportunity.
3. "Safety concern": Sexual harassment at work → lead to shatters safety, en route is also at risk.
4. "Limited Financial Inclusion": women lack bank account, debit card which causes dependence on husband, father this leads to exclusion.
5. "Platform Bias": some platforms & work are male centric which causes less participation.
6. "Lack of certification & skills": women don't learn basic skills like driving, technical certification which causes them to lack.
7. "Caregiving Responsibilities": the expectation of child, house, disabled work for women.]
Suggestions to improve:
- Could elaborate on gig-specific safety issues (e.g., "Women delivery partners face harassment during night shifts, with only 3% women in food delivery sector due to safety concerns")
- Can add social security barrier (e.g., "Gig workers lack maternity benefits, health insurance unlike formal employment, disproportionately affecting women")
- Could discuss digital divide (e.g., "Rural women have 23% lower smartphone ownership limiting access to gig platforms")
What you wrote:
Measures to improve:-
[DRAWING: A flowchart with a central horizontal line and arrows pointing downwards to seven boxes. The boxes are:
1. "Promote digital literacy."
2. "Enhance Security."
3. "Support Caregiving facilities."
4. "Skill & Personality development certification."
5. "Foster financial inclusion."
6. "Awareness & Community Programs, Leadership Initiatives."
7. "Policy & Govt. Support."]
Schemes enabling women participation:
1. Digital Shakti women program to provide smartphone at subsidized rate.
2. Startup women initiative.
3. Surakshit Gig guidelines to implement robust safety feature for gig workers.
4. Gig friendly caregiving initiative at workplace.
5. Nari Kaushal gig training program.
Measures to improve:-
[DRAWING: A flowchart with a central horizontal line and arrows pointing downwards to seven boxes. The boxes are:
1. "Promote digital literacy."
2. "Enhance Security."
3. "Support Caregiving facilities."
4. "Skill & Personality development certification."
5. "Foster financial inclusion."
6. "Awareness & Community Programs, Leadership Initiatives."
7. "Policy & Govt. Support."]
Schemes enabling women participation:
1. Digital Shakti women program to provide smartphone at subsidized rate.
2. Startup women initiative.
3. Surakshit Gig guidelines to implement robust safety feature for gig workers.
4. Gig friendly caregiving initiative at workplace.
5. Nari Kaushal gig training program.
Suggestions to improve:
- Could suggest women-centric gig platforms (e.g., "Platforms like 'Women on Wheels' exclusively for women drivers can ensure safer work environment")
- Can propose flexible timing options (e.g., "Daytime-only delivery slots for women with childcare responsibilities")
- Could mention skill-specific training (e.g., "Digital marketing certification for women to access content creation gigs worth ₹12,000 crore market")
What you wrote:
The policies & schemes need to branch out to reach the targeted audience and create awareness for active participation. This can be attained by govt support as well as community engagement to unlock women's participation in economic activities.
The policies & schemes need to branch out to reach the targeted audience and create awareness for active participation. This can be attained by govt support as well as community engagement to unlock women's participation in economic activities.
Suggestions to improve:
- Could connect to constitutional values (e.g., "Ensuring women's economic participation aligns with Article 14 (equality) and Article 39(a) (adequate livelihood)")
- Can add global perspective (e.g., "Countries like Estonia achieved 45% women gig participation through targeted digital inclusion policies")
Your answer demonstrates good structural understanding with effective use of diagrams and relevant schemes. However, the analysis needs more gig economy-specific depth and concrete examples. The barriers and solutions, while comprehensive, require more detailed elaboration with current data and implementation strategies.
Demand of the Question
- Discuss structural barriers hindering women's entry into gig work
- Suggest measures to improve women's participation in gig economy
- Context: Despite India's rapid economic growth, women's gig workforce participation remains low
What you wrote:
Recently, India's growth was calculated at 8.2% which surpasses most quarters. The rise is attributed to gig economy, manufacturing and tertiary sector employability. India's gig workforce is estimated at 7.7 million with only 20% representation of women. The figure is disheartening as equal representation projects growth upto 10% in GDP and national income could increase by 40%.
Recently, India's growth was calculated at 8.2% which surpasses most quarters. The rise is attributed to gig economy, manufacturing and tertiary sector employability. India's gig workforce is estimated at 7.7 million with only 20% representation of women. The figure is disheartening as equal representation projects growth upto 10% in GDP and national income could increase by 40%.
Suggestions to improve:
- Could define gig economy briefly (e.g., "Gig economy refers to flexible, temporary, or freelance work arrangements facilitated by digital platforms like Uber, Swiggy, or freelancing websites")
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