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International Journal of
Commerce and Management Research
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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2019)
Workplace challenges that women face and women’s health in work place
Authors
Deepashree
Abstract
Women are now marrying later in life, staying in school longer, delaying childbirth, and having fewer children than in previous years. More women are choosing to continue working while also balancing the traditional parenting responsibilities. Women face different workplace health challenges than men. This is partly because men and women tend to have different kinds of jobs. Women generally have more work-related cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, respiratory diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases, and anxiety and stress disorders. Social, economic, and cultural factors also put women at risk for injury and illness. Like all workers in insecure jobs, women may fear that bringing up a safety issue could result in job loss or more difficult work situations. They may also be less likely to report a work-related injury. They face issues in balancing work, home, and family. Sexist treatment and gender discrimination in the workplace can affect a woman's physical and mental health. Sexual harassment can lead to anxiety, depression, lower self-esteem, alienation, insomnia, nausea and headaches. Balancing work and family tasks can put additional stress on women, who in many families still take primary responsibility for childcare and eldercare. When family and work demands collide, the resulting stress can lead to physical health problems such as poor appetite, lack of sleep, increase in blood pressure, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to infection. It can also result in mental health problems such as burnout and depression. This paper explores workplace challenges that women face and Women’s health in work place and recommends strategies to address them.
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Pages:94-98
How to cite this article:
Deepashree "Workplace challenges that women face and women’s health in work place". International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 94-98
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