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Despite high educational attainment among women, Kerala continues to face a paradox of low female labour force participation (FLFP), even as public sector employment remains a key avenue for formal job security. This paper analyses the distribution of women employees across different levels of government in Kerala from 2018 to 2023, linking their representation to the broader framework of women-led economic growth. The paper argues that secure government jobs enhance women’s economic empowerment, reduce educated unemployment, and stimulate household and regional development—key pillars of women-led growth. However, persistent gender gaps in higher-level positions and central services highlight structural barriers. The research concludes that expanding women’s access to leadership positions in public administration and aligning employment policies with gender-responsive strategies are critical for unlocking inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Kerala.
Keywords:
Female representation, Government employment, Economic growth, Decision-making, Inclusive growth
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"A Study on Women in Kerala’s Government Employment as Catalysts for Women-Led Economic Growth", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a533-a537, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2601077.pdf
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