Work Place Challenges and Career Growth for Working Mothers

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Authors: Dr. Anupam Saxena
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Abstract

The world is changing very rapidly, and this change is happening in every direction.Educated women are now stepping out of the confines of their homes and entering the world of work.In the changing social and economic circumstances, women are getting opportunities for education and employment.But as women move from their homes to the workplace, their difficulties are increasing.Due to the conflicting demands of home and work, working women are facing many problems while fulfilling their dual responsibilities.The main objective of this research is to identify the mental, emotional, and physical problems of working women.For this study, 50 middle class working women were selected from Dayalbagh area of Agra.Based on the results, it was found that 82 percent of the women have nuclear families.72 percent of the women are mentally affected due to their dual responsibilities.Most women are facing emotional problems.Also, working women...Their physical health is also being deeply affected.All these problems stem from factors such as the nuclear family structure, lack of support systems, and the inability to meet basic needs.In the context of working women, there is a need for women, their family members, and organizations to come together and provide support to address their problems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Work-Family Balance Challenges Workplace Health and Well-being Employment Labor and Gender Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Anu Books
Pages
27–36
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter