New Delhi – Despite India developing one of the fastest-growing economies globally, the participation of women in the workforce is comparatively lower than that of other big economies because women in India do not have adequate childcare options or political representation to ensure women’s needs are addressed, writes VOA News.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, the number of women from lower-income backgrounds quitting their jobs to look after their children has risen.\u00a0Conservative cultural norms in most Indian communities prioritize the roles of women within the family setup, often compelling them to quit employment, especially after getting married or having children.<\/span><\/p>\n