4 in 10 Urban Indians say childcare and other caring responsibilities have impacted their career prospects - Ipsos International Women’s Day 2022 Survey
According to a global survey by Ipsos on International Women’s Day 2022 in 30 markets and among 20,524 netizens, 45% of urban Indians polled say childcare and other caring responsibilities have hampered their career prospects – prevented them from applying for a job, or promotion or caused to leave or consider leaving a job. Both men and women were seen to be equally impacted.
Families & careers – areas that impact career prospects
2 in 3 urban Indians (66%) have unpaid time caring for a child, elderly person or a person who cannot mentally or physically take care of oneself.
Working from home can damage career of women more (18%), both men & women (21%) believe urban Indians.
Working part time damages career of women (18%), both genders equally (22%).
Childcare responsibility is more damaging for women’s career (32%) than both (20%).
Commenting on the findings, Amit Adarkar, CEO, Ipsos India said, "Caring for a child or the elderly, requires some level of commitment, and it is natural for employees to feel somewhat frustrated at not being able to juggle roles with dexterity. One needs a good support system to be able to focus on work. And workplaces are extremely competitive and there is the FOMO feeling. Post pandemic, with hybrid working conditions, the impact may have slightly reduced. But now with reopening, it is back to normal."
Equal rights for women
3 in 4 urban Indians (72%) believe things have gone far in India in providing women equal rights with men. Global citizens display polarized views.
Interestingly, 3 in 4 urban Indians (72%) believe enough women in leadership roles in business and govt, bode well for achieving equality of women with men.
Top issues facing women
Alarmingly, sexual harassment, sexual violence and domestic abuse have emerged the top 3 issues facing women both globally and in India.
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Top issues facing women |
Global |
India |
|
Sexual harassment |
29% |
35% |
|
Sexual violence |
25% |
29% |
|
Domestic abuse |
23% |
22% |
"Despite stringent laws and patrolling, for the safety of women, women continue to face these issues. Education and financial independence of women can elevate their status and help them deal with life in a more confident way," added Adarkar.
