THE ENDURING SHADOW: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

AUTHOR – GAURI NIRAJ MISHRA, LAW ASPIRANT AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – GAURI NIRAJ MISHRA, THE ENDURING SHADOW: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 96-99, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

The pursuit of gender equality in the workplace has been a central theme of social and economic discourse for decades. While significant strides have been made, gender discrimination continues to manifest in various forms, undermining the potential of individuals and hindering organizational progress. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of workplace gender discrimination, moving beyond anecdotal evidence to explore its systemic nature and propose evidence-based solutions.  

Gender discrimination, in its essence, involves treating individuals differently based on their gender, resulting in unequal opportunities, treatment, or outcomes. This can manifest in explicit actions, such as denying a promotion to a qualified woman based on her gender, or in more subtle, implicit biases, such as unconsciously attributing leadership qualities more readily to men. These biases, whether conscious or unconscious, perpetuate a cycle of inequality that negatively impacts women and gender minorities across various industries and professions.  

Keywords: Hiring Discrimination, Pay Gap, Sexual Harassment, Micro- aggression, Occupational Segregation, Performance Evaluation Bias.