Redesign POSH law for the informal sector
India
Publisher
Hindustan Times
2024
English
Abstract
In the recent assembly elections, we were once again inundated with information about how much of a difference the women’s vote made to the outcome. Indeed, in many places, they seemed to have swung the election quite decisively and schemes that prioritised their needs were seen as a major factor behind the way they voted.
Female agricultural workers face severe exploitation and violence that goes unaddressed due to their fear of losing work, social stigma, and power dynamics that favour landowners and male counterparts... [Read More]