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February 16, 2012
India’s Working Women
 India is poised to become a driving force in the global economy, with women ready to take on an integral role in its advancement.
But society and corporate norms are holding them back.
Sixty-eight percent of companies in India have formal strategies in place for women’s advancement. But the country still ranks lowest among the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in gender parity.
“The modern view is that India’s economic potential can only be reached by tapping into the extraordinary talent and ambition of its women,” says global expert on women’s leadership Connie Glaser.
However, “They’re at a bit of a crossroads.”
"What sets India apart from us is they have thousands of years of cultural and social tradition, which views a woman’s place as in the home,” she adds.
The silver lining? More Indian women go into science and math than in the U.S., making up 45 percent of science degree recipients.
And the loyalty rate is higher for women in India, especially at companies that offer (and implement) flexibility and recognition. ”Eighty-one percent value job security as a top priority, and 86 percent consider themselves very loyal,” according to Glaser’s research.
"Indian women’s potential could change the global economic scene,” she says. “Their persistence and ambition are truly remarkable – they maintain motivation despite obstacles.”
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By Caroline Cox
"The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.” Marianne Williamson
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Comments
I would not count ladies born
I would not count ladies born into or married into rich and affluent families as inspiring business leaders, cos, they have all the required resources readily available. Tata's, Birlas, Bajaj's, Ambani's of current generation, etc they are rich and becoming richer and richer.
I would take Sheila Narayana Murthy as an inspirtation, she is one of the persons behind Infosys on what it is today. She, Narayana Murthy and a couple of friends started from scratch and today its a big giant.
There are many others other than the ladies from Business Families.
Business Leaders in India
Monica Tata - head of the Turner India Networks is a constant example of inspiring female business leaders in India.
Its a male world in India
ITs true. Being a woman from India, who worked there and travelled a lot to different countries, before settling in USA, I had seen different worlds. One major issue there is that a male cannot accept a woman as a lead or a manager, and if they have one, trust me, she would be getting all sorts of names.
Its a constant battle there, where we cannot be free in speech and where we are reminded of our gender at every step. Its changing in some places, still the traditional mind set of a male has not changed much that it would show major effect.
Its true that most women are into math and science, cos, there are not enough opportunities in other fields where a woman can get her due respect or recognition. Teaching pay scales are less, so, those who cant make it big in life end as teachers.
when it comes to career, options are limited.