Problems of Gender Inequality for Women in India and Other...

Abstract This paper talks about the problems women in India and other places around the world face in creating women. The major stem of this problem revolves around the gender inequality that still prevails in many countries. Due to less significance given to the working women, the unions made by them dont receive much important either. Provided are some examples of the SEWA and JFJ movements that have made significant changes in the working women in India and America. Introduction The work force has always faced problem in their respective areas regardless of where they are working or what source of work they are doing. A labor union is basically an organization of workers who have together to attain common goals. These goals can be very simple and outright demands such as having better working conditions, increasing the number of workers, increasing pay or protecting the integrity of trade. A self Employed Womens Association was created in Ahmadabad in India in 1972. 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