Gender and Occupation: The Interdisciplinary Interface

eISBN 978-93-93806-29-1

pISBN 978-93-93806-94-9

The relationship between gender and occupation continues to shape social and economic realities in profound ways. Gender and Occupation: The Interdisciplinary Interface brings together diverse scholarly contributions that examine how gender influences work, identity, opportunity, and lived experience across varied occupational settings. The chapters’ highlight that workplaces are not neutral spaces; they are shaped by social norms, structural inequalities, and institutional practices that affect both women and men differently.

This volume explores themes such as gendered labour divisions, workplace inequalities, informal and gig economy challenges, and the psychological implications of occupational expectations. The contributions collectively show that women’s work often remains undervalued or precarious, while men also face pressures associated with traditional breadwinner roles and societal expectations. The interdisciplinary nature of the book draws on perspectives from sociology, social work, economics, and gender studies to offer a comprehensive understanding of these issues.

It emphasizes intersectionality, examining how gender interacts with caste, class, and institutional structures to reproduce inequalities. It also provides insights for policy, practice, and future research aimed at promoting equity and dignity within occupational spaces.

As Editors, we believe this volume will serve as an interdisciplinary academic resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners. It not only maps existing realities but also opens pathways for future research and dialogue. The attempt of the book is to bridge the gap between scholarship and social transformation by culmination of empirical evidence and theoretical perspectives.

I hope this volume will serve as a useful resource for researchers, students, and practitioners. It invites readers to rethink work through a gender-sensitive lens and encourages collaborative efforts toward building more inclusive and equitable occupational environments.

Dr. Ushnish Guha

Dr. Satendra Kumar Mishra