The blog Little Women - On Low Female Participation in the Indian Workforce is an analysis about two themes that contribute towards low female presence in the Indian economy. First, occupational segregation is engulfed within societal norms and expectations and second, poor availability of time causes depreciation in women’s market skills thus hampering their entry. The analysis includes how women are overwhelmingly present in the care economy and how the time consuming care activities decrease women’s access to gain market skills. Further, it also suggests certain policy measures to increase women’s entry into the Indian economy.
Heritage in Flux: Navigating Modernity's Impact on Conserving Cultural Narratives
What are the complexities of preserving cultural heritage in our rapidly modernising world? From Japan's distinctive strategy in reconciling with its past, to Myanmar's poignant struggle with neglected archaeological treasures, there is an unsurfaced interplay of tangible and intangible heritage. Uncovering the power of oral history and history from below can breathe life into diverse narratives and challenge conventional perspectives. This has led to historians reevaluating power dynamics and amplifying voices often muted in the tapestry of history.