Question

Low employment among women is a reflection of economic backwardness of a country. You have been asked to suggest the measures for increased employment opportunities for women.

Answer 1

I shall suggest the following measures to increase the employment opportunities for women

(i) Education and training opportunities for women should be further expanded, diversified and made more easily accessible.

(ii) Residential accommodation for working mothers should be increased.

(iii) There should be much more facilities of creches and child care during the working hours of mothers.

(iv) There should be large scale publicity and building of public opinion in favour of employment of women.