Factors Influencing Role Conflict among Working Women – A Sociological Analysis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
This article is an empirical inquiry into the intricate realities pertaining to the influence of socio-economic factors on the role conflict of the working women in organized sectors of Bangalore city in the State of Karnataka. Since Independence, significant changes have taken place in the socioeconomic and politico-legal status of women in India. The provisions of Constitution of India, the democratic set-up and increased educational opportunities for women have opened up numerous opportunities for Indian women in diverse professional and educational spheres on par with men, but not without several stresses and strains in their working lives. The present study seeks to ascertain empirically the extent of role conflict on the one hand and the implications of socio-economic factors for role conflict among women working in the organized sector on the other. The study is based on data gathered from 280 working women, 70 each from education, banking, health and government sectors in the city of Bangalore. The findings seem to suggest that a majority of Indian working women experience a relatively high degree of role conflict and as a result, seem to be under stress at work, which is a cause of concern for working women themselves as well as the employers and the society at large. Moreover, there is a statistically significant association between socio-economic status and the extent of role conflict among working women.
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Dr. C. Somashekher
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