Artificial Intelligence in Education: Implications for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Integrity
Keywords:
Gender equality legislation, Women’s executive leadership, Corporate governance diversity, International gender norms (CEDAW, ILO, SDGs), Institutional and socio-cultural barriers, Indian constitutional guarantees, Labour and equality legislation (Maternity Benefit Act, POSH Act), Women directors in listed companies and SEBI LODR gender requirementAbstract
Globally, equal opportunity legislation plays a crucial role in expanding women’s access to executive and strategic decision-making positions. International norms, including CEDAW, key ILO conventions, and the Sustainable Development Goals, call for the removal of discriminatory practices and the enhancement of women’s participation in leadership structures. Despite these commitments, significant disparities persist across countries, reflecting deep-rooted institutional and socio-cultural barriers that hinder women’s rise to senior roles.
Against this backdrop, India provides an instructive example of how constitutional mandates and statutory interventions can influence women’s leadership trajectories. The Constitution, through Articles 14, 15, and 16, lays the foundation for gender equality and equal employment opportunities. Legislative measures such as the Maternity Benefit Act, the POSH Act, and equal remuneration provisions further strengthen women’s position in the labour market. Additionally, the Companies Act, 2013, together with SEBI’s LODR Regulations, requires the inclusion of women directors in listed companies, directly addressing gender imbalances in corporate governance.
This study examines the extent to which these Indian legal frameworks advance women into executive roles, situating national developments within broader international trends and identifying persisting challenges in implementation, representation, and systemic support.
