Muslim women in India face huge job market discrimination
Study finds members of the community significantly underrepresented in workforce.
Mumbai: India has seen a marked decline in women’s participation in the labour force over the past two decades. However, Muslim women, who are significantly underrepresented in the working environment, are at a further disadvantage as they are singled out on the basis of religion. This is despite job market discrimination being unlawful and often against the belief systems companies espouse.
A study conducted over 10 months by the Indian-based Led By Foundation, in association with the Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s Centre for Development of Policy & Practice and the Centre for Development of Policy and Practice, has found huge bias against Muslim women across industries in entry-level jobs, even when they are similarly capable for the work.
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Shuriah Niazi