STATUS OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
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Gender discrimination is a bitter truth that no one is untouched. Everyone suffers in some form or another. Both men and women face discrimination. Gender discrimination is a prevalent issue in many Indian and international higher education institutes. A large number of higher education institutions have been established in India from time to time to promote higher education. However, academicians and other education stakeholders are seriously questioning how much gender equality is being upheld in Indian higher education institutions. Thus, the purpose of this research study is to investigate gender discrimination in higher education. This study aims to investigate the status of female employees in Hyderabad district higher education institutions in comparison to those of male employees. For the study, a sample of four higher education institutions was selected. Participants in the study were department heads and faculty members from the institutions. The research is of the descriptive survey type. The information from the participants was gathered using an information schedule. For the study, a quantitative method to data analysis was employed. The study exposed the disparities between males and females in higher education institutions' administrative and associated roles.
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