Gender Disparity in India's Lockdown-Induced Job Losses

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on employment in India, highlighting gender disparities and the challenges faced by women and Dalits. It examines rural employment trends and the informal nature of available jobs. The discussion also covers the role of frontline health workers and the compounded challenges for marginalized groups. The need for gender and caste-disaggregated data to inform policy is emphasized, along with the potential for positive policy changes post-pandemic.

What were the significant pre-lockdown gender disparities in labor force participation and employment in India?

How did the job losses post-lockdown differ between men and women according to the data?

What challenges do women face in re-entering the workforce after being pushed out due to the lockdown?

What role do ASHA workers play in the context of the COVID pandemic, and what challenges do they face?

In what ways has the pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities for women and Dalits?

What data is needed to better understand the impact of COVID on employment in India?

What opportunities does the pandemic present for addressing structural inequalities in India?