Affiliation:
1. University of Melbourne, Australia
Abstract
In this chapter, the researcher will explore how globally the jobs of women have been impacted. There is a gap in the employment of men and women, and after COVID-19, there is a greater risk of women losing their jobs. The goal of the chapter is to answer the research question of whether affordable childcare encourages participation in the workplace from an international perspective and in India. The chapter includes studies that focus on childcare practices in different countries to understand the problems and scope of the issue. It also attempts to recognise the impact of COVID-19 on women. Instead of asking why, the chapter will answer how women can be integrated into workplaces with the provision of childcare. It has a solution-focused approach to provide suggestions so that the workplaces are supportive and family-friendly to maintain a work-life balance.
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