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7. Even though globalisation has led to increased employment opportunities for women, it has also created a new set of challenges for women workers. Discuss with examples.

Approach:

Briefly state the definition of globalisation and its impact on Indian society as a whole.

In the main body, discuss the status and growth of employment opportunities for women in the wake of globalisation.

Highlight the multiple forms of challenges faced by women workers in the changed economic scenario along with relevant examples.

Briefly suggest some measures to overcome these challenges, so as to enable women to reap the benefits offered by globalisation in the coming future.