• UGI USER
  • Mar 06, 2024
  • 22 Likes
  • 0 Comments

GREEN JOBS AND THE PROBLEM OF GENDER DISPARITY

Why in the news?

Gender disparity in Indian green jobs due to societal norms, advocating for inclusive strategies to address the imbalance.

source:springer

About Gender Disparity in Green Jobs:

  • Transition to low-carbon development in India could create 35 million green jobs by 2047.
  • However, women are underrepresented, especially in sectors like manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy.
  • Only 11% of workers in the solar rooftop sector are women, indicating a significant gender gap in green employment.
What is the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI)?

●   Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI): Composite index by UN Women and UNDP.

●   Assesses gender disparities in health, education, inclusion, and decision-making.

●   Captures women’s status relative to men across various contexts.

●   Reflects the multidimensional nature of gender equality.