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WOMEN IN

STEREOTYPED MALE

DOMINATED

PROFESSIONS


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INTRODUCTIONTOTHESTUDY


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For decades women in the Indian society have been

occupying an inferior position.

They have been the often discriminated and the more

stereotyped sex with respect to work outside of home.

Things have now changed and gender stereotypes are less

pronounced than ever before.

Women are no longer held back by societal or familialconstraints to tread the unchartered territory.

They are actively in the workforce and are now entering

professions which have for long been the stronghold of men.

Our snapshot study documents this particular phenomena andits facets.


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Objectives of thestudy

To throw light on the change in trends and document the

abating of gender-stereotypes at play in the society.

To ascertain factors that inspired women to enter professions

stereotyped asdominated by men

To gain insight into various socio-economic factors that

prevail in the work environment, and acknowledge the social

support systems for women

To understand the challenges faced by women in these fieldsin order to facilitate the informed entry of young aspirants.


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Research Design


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Rationale of the Study The findings of the research survey give a broad view of the

prevailing trends of career choices of women, with respect to careers

in male-dominated professions. The research gives, not just a study

of the current trends, but also calls attention to the problems these

women face in their professional lives.

The revelations of the study would serve as an inspiration for young

women who have the interest and passion to tread the uncharteredterritory, but as a result of societal expectations and gender

stereotypes, lack the confidence walk to road less travelled.

The study, apart from being a source of inspiration for young and

passionate women, will also broaden the outlook of society and help

them realize the importance of nurturing talent of the youth. Giving young women a chance to expose and develop their talents is

a dominant factor in contributing to social change.


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Methodology A total of 35 samples were taken for the study.

The non-probability methods ofsnowball sampling and

heterogeneity sampling were adopted as the samples required were

from varied professions and the samples were not easily available.

Apart from snowball sampling, various other means were adopted

for collection information from the respondents. Few respondents were approached through already existing

acquaintances, while some others were collected with help from the

press and media. Contacts were also established with several

respondents with help of information provided on the World Wide

Web. For formulating the questionnaire, discussions with different people

from corporate organizations, educational institutions, research

scholars and with other experts were carried out; and the inputs were

incorporated and criticisms duly acknowledged.


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Source ofdata

Secondary data collected from newspaper articles,

magazines and internet articles serve as a fertile ground

for formulating the objectives and scope of the study.

This data also helps in applying concepts and theories

developed in different research contexts to the concerned

area of the study.

Primary data collected from the respondents is necessary

to meet the set objectives. Primary data for the

qualitative phase is obtained by making use of aninterview discussion guide and a questionnaire

administered to the respondents.


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Statistical Findings


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20 years orbelow

3%

21-25 years

26%

26-30 years

17%31-35 years

14%

35-40 years

17%

Above 40

years 23%

Distribution of respondents by age


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Technical

43%

Manegerial

31%

Sports

6%

Arts

20%

Distribution of respondent's area of

expertise


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Top

Management

17%

MiddleManagement

49%

Lower LevelManagement

6%

Technical

28%

Distribution of respondents' designation


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Less than 5

years

34%

5-10 years

20%

More than

10 years

46%

Distribution of respondents work

experience


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Intentional

74%

cci ental

%

Circumstatia

l

20%

Di t i ti f t f

t i t th f i


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Family

17%

Friends

3%

Women

Achievers

9%

Self

54%

Mentor

6%

Others11%

Source of inspiration to pursue t e

c osen career


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Chil hood14%

Middle

School

3%

SecondarySchool

37%

Graduation23%

During

Previous Job

23%

Period during w ic decision to enter t e

field was made


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Technically

Trained

20%

Secondary

Education

3%

Graduate

48%

Post

Graduate

29%

Distribution of respondents educational

status


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Yes

20%

No

80%

I was esitant to enter into t is field as it

is male-dominated


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Yes

60%

No

20%

Sometimes

20%

Formal education's aid to career


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No

63%

Technical

14%

Manegerial

9%

Others

14%

Yes

37%

Work experience in ot er jobs


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Yes

83%

No

17%

I am t e first in your family to c oose

suc a profession


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Supportive

89%

Unfavourabl

e11%

Reacti f Parent


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4-8 hours

14%

8-12 hours

60%

More than 12

hours26%

Work ours


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Supportive

86%

Uncooperative at times

14%

Family's reaction to time spent at work


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Never

51%

LesserWork

Load

9%

Flexible

Timings

29%

Others

11%

Sometimes

49%

Special Consideration Being a Woman in a

Male Dominated Field


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Friendly

83%

As a threat

to their work

post

3%

Unfriendly

3%

Ignorant

11%Others

17%

Attitudes of t eir male colleagues


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Oft

12%

Seldom

34%

Never

54%

Cases ofSexual Harassment ofWomen in

t e field


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Yes

91%

No

9%

Views on t eir c ildren taking to male

dominated professions


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Yes , Certain

71%

Yes,ifaspirants

see help

23%

No,I don't

find it

confortable

6%

Would you take special efforts to

encourage ot er women to follow your

footsteps


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Strongly

Agree

40%

Agree

4 %

Disagree

5%

Strongly

Disagree

8%

Others13%

My c osen profession is a bastion of men


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Strongly

Agree

31%

Agree

60%

Disagree

3%

Strongly

Disagree

6%

Other

9%

I am provided sufficient support at work

by my male counterparts


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Strongly

Agree

77%

Agree

23%

My job performance is on par wit t at of

my male counterparts


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StronglAgree

3%

Agree

11%

Disagree

29%

Strongl

Disagree

57%

Others

86%

I am discriminated from my male

counterparts in terms of

remuneration, appraisal, specialbenefits, perks, etc.


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Strongly

Agree

32%

Agree

57%

Disagree

11%

Strongly

Disagree0%

Others

11%

I am able to easily balance career and

family


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List of Respondents

Geetha Vardhan

Letika Saran

Archana Ramasundaram

JenniferArul

Thamarai

Manoramma

Radhika Sharath Kumar

JanakiVishwanathan

Priya V.

Shyamala

AlishaAbdullah

Megha Kawale

Priya Ravichandran

ISRODirector

DirectorGen.ofPolice, IPS

Addl.Dir.Gen.ofPolice

Managing Editor, NDTV-HINDU

Lyricist, Tamil FilmIndustry

Comedian-Actor

Managing Director, RADAANTV

NationalAward Winning Director

Director, Tamil FilmIndustry

Passenger WelfareOff., Shipping

First WomenRacer

DJ

DivisionalOfficer, FireDepartment


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Sukhanya Ramgopal

Gowri Soundararajan

Babitha

Kavitha Akansha Sharma

Ranjitha

Major Bhavna

Diya Kumbera

Captain Smitha

Renisha Raoof

Nidhi Gupta

Megha Gupta

Shyamala TaraSymond

Anittita Celaya

Indias onlyfemaleGhattam Artist

Photojournalist, NDTV-HINDU

DeckOfficer, Sailor

ThirdEngineer, Sailor

InputEditor, NDTV-HINDU

Indian Army

Cinematographer

Indian Army

BasketballCoach, Railways

Production Engineer

IndustrialRelations

CIO, Marketing

MechanicalEngineer

Manufacturing


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Karamjeet Kaur

SelviValli

Elamuthu

J.K.Priya Leema Rose

Varsha Varadarajan

Sivagami

Thamarai

PilotTrainer

Auto DriverBusConductor

Chef, Taj Coromandel

Chef, Taj Coromandel

Asst.Cameraperson

Jayasurya Travels

MechanicalEngineer


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Recommendations andSuggestions


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On thebasis ofanalysis of pointsculled

fromthe plethora of information collectedduring thecourse of the project from

women pursuing male-dominated

careers, fromresearchersand other

experts, itwas foundthatvariousissues

needto beaddressedto ensurethatwomen

andmen areconsideredequalsin all

professions.Thesesuggestions, uponsuitableamplification couldserveas policy

inputsandaccelerate growth ofwomen in

all fields.


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The prime issue that needs to be looked at is to bring

the truth about women in non-conventional professionsto the common man. The problem lies in the societysperception and attitudes towards women pursuing non-traditional careers. Hence, awareness has to be createdabout the facts and misconceptions have to be erased

from peoples minds

A shift in bend of policies and amendments favouringwomen would encourage more women to pursue male-dominated professions. On learning that women are

both capable and confident of carrying out thejobs, organizations and other policy makers shouldprovide incentives to encourage more young women totake to such professions


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The next important issue of concern is provision of equal

growth opportunities for men and women in these

professions.

Women artistes must be encouraged to be a part of the

setting, alongside with men. Organizations that support

such fine arts should take initiative to propel womenartistes and increase presence of women in the field.

Fear of abuse deters young women from taking to non-

traditional jobs, resulting in an unbalanced ratio of men

to women. Organizations have to thus take steps to enact

laws and rules that punish sexual harassment and other

forms of abuse.


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Doneby-

0712116- Dhivya S

0712155- Shushma ReddyP

0712157- Smriti Nandakumar

0712163- Sushma U.N

0712168- Vinitha Sukumar

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