Topic: Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. The increase in education has not led to an increase in salaried jobs for women. Examine the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
Why the question:
The share of women in regular salaried jobs in urban India dropped from 54% in the first quarter (April to June 2023) to 52.8% in the second quarter (July to September), according to quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate and measures needed to improve it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing statistic regards to Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for low Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country – educational enrolment of young women, lack of employment opportunities, effect of household income on participation etc.
Next, write about the various measures that are needed for promoting women in labour force.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
