An Interdisciplinary Analysis Of Indian Gig Economy With A Focus On Women Workers

Abstract

This study sought to understand the concept of the gig economy and the role of women workers in it. The challenges and future scope of the Indian gig economy are also explored. Under this study various studies have shown that the greater participation of female workers in gig work is due to flexibility in organizing home and work life together, and social insecurity was considered one of the biggest challenges that can be eliminated by implementing the relevant legislation. This study suggests greater support from the government and citizens for appropriate measures for women workers to improve the economy. This study is limited to women who face problems and challenges while working in a gig environment to earn and support their family life. An in-depth interviews were conducted with several actors from the "gig universe", women workers, and platform representatives in all four sectors. This study addressed the need to understand the role of women workers in the barriers they face while working in the gig economy and provide relative measures for its future scope in India