Gender Equality in Employment Perquisites with Reference to Sweden, GCC and India

Authors

  • Dr. Meera Rajeev Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Madras Christian College, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1137-1849
  • Aksa Sam Research Scholar, Department of Public Administration, Madras Christian College, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5958/2347-6869.2020.00016.3

Keywords:

gender equality, employment allowance, GCC countries, Scandinavian nations, economy

Abstract

The scope of social policy today is extensive. With the changing global scenario, there is a rediscovery of “social” in it. Indubitably, there is a gender perspective on social policy globally. The world Economic Forum states that there are only six countries in the world (Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Luxembourg and Sweden) where women have equal work rights to men. It is noted that the situation in different countries varies when it comes to the working benefits of different genders whether for native or expatriate workers in those places. Though there are rooms to enjoy attractive income and favourable working conditions such as job security, generous retirement plan, and other welfare benefits, there are still various factors that might lead to gender-based differences or gender discrimination in the unique labour market context of the GCC countries. The scenario is distinct in many Scandinavian nations like Sweden. Those countries are often considered the role model for gender equal work allowances. When it comes to India there is still disparity and difference in many areas despite the social security system the country offers in its policies. This paper aims at a descriptive and qualitative study on the causes, consequences and conclusion of the gender disparity in employee allowances in these nations. The study would imply a simple random method of interrogation to examine gender differences empirically within the labour market of the mentioned nations. The economic benefits of a gender-equal nation in the framing of social policy will be emphasized and focused on.

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References

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 Settings Gender equality in employment perquisites with reference to Sweden, GCC and India

Published

18-08-2022

How to Cite

Rajeev Kumar, M., & Sam, A. (2022). Gender Equality in Employment Perquisites with Reference to Sweden, GCC and India. SOCRATES, 8(2), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.5958/2347-6869.2020.00016.3