• Shivangi Dhawan

Nowadays we see many TV commercials which show women as independent and empowered, similarly “All I need is a chance”; a beautiful commercial by Oriflame (a cosmetic brand) featuring Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin gives a powerful message to all the women out there. But even in such optimistic plus pleasing portrayals we find some spine chilling and alarming messages related to who exactly can be empowered. Half of India’s population consist of women and yet females are deprived of access to opportunities and resources in comparison to their male counterparts not only domestically but also professionally. Yes, workplace discrimination with women in Modern India is still a reality. Female employment discrimination is a real issue that grips modern India and our search to establish an equal society must pick up a pace. Discrimination at workplace is stressful and detrimental. Despite of so many laws relating to workplace discrimination, safer work environment and equal opportunity is still a myth. This study makes an attempt to discuss women at workplace, anti-discrimination laws in India (their ineffectiveness and loopholes), and tries to construct an affirmative action by giving possible suggestions to overcome the problem stated. We will also be discussing Shashi Tharoor’s Anti-Discrimination and Equality Bill, 2016 which is yet to be passed in Rajya Sabha.

Women, workplace environment, workplace discrimination, anti-discrimination, laws, equality

"Workplace Discrimination Against Women and Anti-discrimination Laws", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no.284-291, February-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902351.pdf

"Workplace Discrimination Against Women and Anti-discrimination Laws", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no. pp284-291, February-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1902351.pdf