DME Media School, Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME), Noida

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India

In association with

Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan

Supported by  

Gender and Communication Section - GEN of International Association for Media and Communication Research – IAMCR

present

INSPIRING WOMEN - GLOBAL FACES

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2023

 CREATING SAFE AND EQUITABLE SPACES FOR WOMEN AT WORKPLACE: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY AHEAD

 March 25, 2023 at 8 PM IST/2.30 PM UTC

Women have been trying to break away from norms and standards set by society. They have been marching for equal rights and fighting for their rightful place in the world. True, the #MeToo movement has begun to smash down centuries of patriarchy, but we still have a long way to go, especially in corporations, where the adage glass ceiling is still quite prevalent. In the unorganised sector also, the situation is no better.

During 2019-2022, Leanin.org and McKinsey conducted research regarding the participation and inclusivity of women in the workplace. While it might seem like the world is progressing and there's a rising involvement of women in the workplace, the reality appears different.

Women continue to remain underrepresented at every level, starting from entry-level jobs to C-suite roles. According to the Women In the Workplace 2018 report, representation of women of colour is the least causing them to stay behind white men, men of colour, and white women. Women of colour comprise only 17% of entry-level roles and 4% of C-Suite positions. 

This underrepresentation gets worse in senior management positions. Only 22% of C-suite executives are women. Compared to 62% of men in managerial positions, only 38% of women are promoted to be managers.

Inspiring Women - Global Faces