A gender divide not even policy could fix

On the fields and construction sites of Tamil Nadu, women work tirelessly; yet, they are paid much less than what men earn for the same tasks. Wage disparity persists, driven by deep-seated social and economic biases. Whether planting paddy, mixing concrete, or working in shops, women consistently earn less, even when performing the same tasks as men. Their contributions are undervalued and they are underpaid across sectors, discovers Nacchinarkkiniyan M.