Perceptions of the Work Environment: The Issue of Gender in Indian Scientific Research Institutes

Namrata Gupta

Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 2016, vol. 23, issue 3, 437-466

Abstract: Gender relations in organisations are a function of the socio-cultural and institutional context. This study analyses the perceptions of men and women scientists in India with respect to their work environment. It indicates that the twin aspects of Indian culture, patriarchy and hierarchy, contribute to a masculine environment at the workplace. Idealisation of women’s family roles as part of ‘Indian culture’ depresses women’s position as scientists. The hierarchical culture affects junior women scientists particularly through structural inefficiencies and gendered methods to subvert hierarchy. Since the Indian social milieu is in transition, changes are slowly taking place within organisations, offering hope for a change in gendered work environments. In exploring solutions to gender problems and understanding gender relations, the specific national context needs to be highlighted.

Keywords: Science; women scientists; hierarchy; family; women in the workplace (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1177/0971521516656079

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