Discuss in brief, the distribution of employment in different sectors of economy on the basis of gender

Question Discuss in brief, the distribution of employment in different sectors of economy on the basis of gender
Chapter Employment
Class  Class 12
Subject Economics (Indian Economic Development)
Category Indian Economic Development Class 12 Sandeep Garg Solutions





Question – Discuss in brief, the distribution of employment in different sectors of economy on the basis of gender

Answer –

  1. Primary sector is the major source of employment for both male and females. About 57.1% of the female workforce and 40.7% of the male workforce are engaged in the primary sector and depend on it for their livelihood.
  2. Tertiary sector is the next/ second major source of employment and accounts for 32.8% of the male workforce and 25.2% of the female workforce.
  3. Secondary sector employs only 26.5% of the male workforce and 17.7% of the female workforce.

Number of female workforce is more in Primary sector because:

  • Men get more opportunities in both secondary and tertiary sectors.
  • Lack of mobility among females due to family as well as social constraints. They prefer to work at their place of residence even at a low wage rate.
  • Poverty force/ compels women to do work as casual workers on the farm and field of others.




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