Working Conditions and Exploitation of Women in the Unorganised Sector
Keywords:
Unorganised sector, informal sector,womenAbstract
The unorganised sector plays a significant role in the Indian economy, employing a large proportion of women workers. However, the conditions under which these women work remain largely unregulated and vulnerable. The present study aims to examine the working hours of women workers in the unorganised sector and to analyse the level of exploitation they face in their workplaces. The research focuses on identifying issues such as extended and irregular working hours, low and unequal wages, lack of job security, absence of formal contracts, and limited access to social security benefits.
The study also explores the socio-economic factors that contribute to their vulnerability, including gender discrimination, lack of awareness of labour rights, and the invisibility of domestic and informal labour. Data collected through primary and secondary sources highlight that women workers often experience unsafe working conditions, wage discrimination, and minimal legal protection. The findings reveal that informality and weak policy implementation further intensify exploitation and economic insecurity.
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