EPISODE · Dec 11, 2024 · 36 MIN
Ep.6 Silent Suffering: Women's Rights and Workplace Safety in India
from In the MEANtime · host Lauren Siegel, Rami Shamseen, Chen Yang, Ryan Yung, Wenjie Cai
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Siegel and Dr. Rami Shamseen invite Dr. Shreyashi Chakraborty to discuss her research on gender inequality in the Indian software industry. Dr. Chakraborty shares personal experiences and systemic issues leading to gender bias, including societal patriarchy, lack of anti-discrimination laws, and underrepresentation of women in senior management. The discussion also highlights shocking recent events, such as the tragic case of a female doctor in Calcutta, and the challenges faced by women in both formal and informal sectors. Dr. Chakraborty further explains her ongoing research initiatives targeting investor reactions to female representation in top management and the conditions of women in India's informal economy. If you are interested in Dr. Chakraborty's work, please check her recent publications: Rationales of gender diversity management policies and practices in India: An exploratory empirical study in the Indian IT/ITeS Industryhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/edi-04-2019-0124/full/html How do markets react to women leader: An IPO Investigationhttps://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/13473#page=416 Safe and suitable yet unequal for women: understanding the inequalities in the hiring process in the Indian Software industryhttps://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/research-handbook-on-inequalities-and-work-9781800886599.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqEwmMKYMFS5DrDMDr7aM73OlwnwjamQjJkxJiX-HRxMAMS2WbJ 00:38 Welcome to the Podcast 01:14 Guest Introduction and Research Background 03:28 Current Gender Inequality in Indian Software Industry 07:25 Shocking Incident in Calcutta 10:35 Challenges in Speaking Up 14:20 Recruitment and Selection Inequalities 20:13 Field Work Insights 21:44 Importance of Equal Representation 25:22 Diversity Management in India vs. Developed Economies 27:34 Ongoing Research and Future Directions 35:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Dr. Lauren Siegel and Dr. Rami Shamseen invite Dr. Shreyashi Chakraborty to discuss her research on gender inequality in the Indian software industry. Dr. Chakraborty shares personal experiences and systemic issues leading to gender bias, including societal patriarchy, lack of anti-discrimination laws, and underrepresentation of women in senior management. The discussion also highlights shocking recent events, such as the tragic case of a female doctor in Calcutta, and the challenges faced by women in both formal and informal sectors. Dr. Chakraborty further explains her ongoing research initiatives targeting investor reactions to female representation in top management and the conditions of women in India's informal economy. If you are interested in Dr. Chakraborty's work, please check her recent publications: Rationales of gender diversity management policies and practices in India: An exploratory empirical study in the Indian IT/ITeS Industryhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/edi-04-2019-0124/full/html How do markets react to women leader: An IPO Investigationhttps://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/13473#page=416 Safe and suitable yet unequal for women: understanding the inequalities in the hiring process in the Indian Software industryhttps://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/research-handbook-on-inequalities-and-work-9781800886599.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqEwmMKYMFS5DrDMDr7aM73OlwnwjamQjJkxJiX-HRxMAMS2WbJ 00:38 Welcome to the Podcast 01:14 Guest Introduction and Research Background 03:28 Current Gender Inequality in Indian Software Industry 07:25 Shocking Incident in Calcutta 10:35 Challenges in Speaking Up 14:20 Recruitment and Selection Inequalities 20:13 Field Work Insights 21:44 Importance of Equal Representation 25:22 Diversity Management in India vs. Developed Economies 27:34 Ongoing Research and Future Directions 35:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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