Invisible norms, visible challenges: unravelling multi-level barriers to career engagement of women in India

Key Points

• Career engagement remains limited for women in India due to pervasive gender norms and workplace culture.
• Study highlights that economic participation is significantly hindered by both societal attitudes and institutional barriers.
• Analysis of cultural and structural factors uncovers multiple sources of inequality affecting women's careers.
• Calls for targeted interventions to empower women and dismantle obstacles limiting their professional growth.