Gender Equality from a Modern Perspective: Moving Beyond Diversity

Attempts to eliminate or reduce gender inequality have been made by governments, international organizations, NGOs, policymakers, and private organizations. However, the evidence still shows that the gender gap exists from womb to tomb, from parental treatment to corporate leadership, and even the genders’ psychologically different identity for that matter. The question, however, arises with laws and regulations formed on gender disparity, bills becoming acts, society becoming broader in their outlook, and adopting inclusivity in terms of gender in different spheres: Are we still able to claim that we are addressing gender inequality enough? This volume explores the disparity between genders in terms of the labor market and career advancement, child-rearing practices, education, financial literacy, work-life balance, pay gaps, and economic development, to name a few areas. It focuses on the robust themes of the gender gap from a modern perspective to enhance our understanding of gender inequality in today's world.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1. Gender Gap in Career Advancement: A Conceptual Framework 2. Gender Inequality in Career Advancement: Does the Perception of Glass Ceiling Effect Exist? 3. Development of Gender Roles in Children through Child-Rearing Techniques by Parents 4. Dynamics of Gender Identity and Gender Difference: Influence of Child-Rearing Practices 5. Women Empowerment and Inheritance Laws in the Context of Violence against Women 6. Women Entrepreneurship Over the Last Two Decades: A Study of Trends and Changes 7. Recognizing Gender Balance in Public Sector Units in India: Are We Addressing Enough? 8. Gender Issues in Cyber Victimization: Challenges, Prevention, and the Way Forward 9. Gender and Education: A Meta-Analytical Study on the Administrative Capabilities of School Principals 10. Bridging Gender Gaps in School Education: Insights from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGS) of Odisha, India 11. Gender and Home Environment: A Snapshot of Differences in Perception among Preadolescents and Adolescents 12. Gender Differences and Narcissism: Behavioral Patterns of Elderly Men and Women 13. Gender Pay Gaps: A Psycho-Socioeconomic Perspective 14. Gender Equality and Inequality: Exploring the Dynamics of Gender Bias 15. Gender, ‘Community’ Formation, and Autonomous Social Practices in Contemporary Indian Urban Spaces 16. Gender Issues and Awareness about Reproductive Health in Secondary Students of Kolkata

About the Author :
Tanusree Chakraborty, PhD, is a faculty member at Centre of Management Studies at the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad. She has 21 years of work and academic experience at business schools and universities. She has published her work in journals and books and has presented over 70 research papers at conferences, where she has received best paper awards. She has given management development programs on behavioral science, HR, and psychometrics for government productivity councils and public and private sector companies. Nandita Mishra, PhD, is Director of Chetana's Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, India. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience in managerial economics and economic environment for business, business ethics and corporate governance, corporate grooming, and general management in India and abroad. She spearheads academic administration, industry-institute collaboration, and management development programs. She is an active researcher and is a nominated member of the Higher Education Council of the Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ashok Natarajan, PhD, has over 15 years of experience in academics and five years as a practicing manager, both in the USA and India. He has also been a consultant on business valuation projects and has published research papers in accounting and finance journals. He works in the areas of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, accounting and finances, and corporate strategy. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and has been recognized for his service and mentoring roles. Bipasha Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Adamas University, Kolkata, India, while also pursuing her PhD in Applied Psychology. She is working as a co-editor for two books, has chaired scientific sessions at national conferences, and has delivered invited lectures. She has published and presented research papers and is the author of several chapters in a book on industrial psychology and social psychology for undergraduate students.