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Social Identity
Reporting of gender-based violence: Why public activism and dialogue matter
The recent case of an on-duty female doctor being brutally raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, has sparked nation-wide protests and yet again raised serious questions and concerns around women’s safety in India. Examining the impact of the ‘Nirbhaya’ incident in Delhi in 2012 and the resultant social movement, this article finds that there was an increase of 27% in the reporting of gender-based violence following the incident
Digital gender divide amidst India’s service-led growth
While India’s growth in recent decades has been services-led, entering high-productivity business services requires an adequate supply of high-skilled workers. In this context, Isha Gupta discusses how the country’s ‘digital gender divide’ – women’s lower access to and use of information and communication technologies – acts as a constraint. Outlining avenues offered by digital technologies, she recommends policy interventions that can help leverage these opportunities for women’s economic empowerment.
Decisions and dynamics: Unpacking the impact of contraceptive decisions on domestic violence
Women’s empowerment in the form of intra-household bargaining power, employment, and education have been documented to both reduce and increase the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV). Using data from the latest wave of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), this article investigates how a woman’s contraceptive use decisions could affect IPV, and shows that independently deciding to use contraceptives puts her at a greater risk of physical, sexual, and emotional violence.
Why firms should appoint ‘networked’ women directors
India has introduced regulations mandating companies to appoint woman directors on their boards, to improve gender balance at the top. In this context, this article traces the evolution of women-director networks in listed firms during 2010-2020. It finds that networked women directors are more involved in board activities, and positively impact firm performance through bridging information gaps and improving corporate governance.
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