Role Conflict among Working Women: A Sociolo...

Role Conflict among Working Women: A Sociological Study

Author Name : Dr. Pankaj

ABSTRACT This paper reflects on the role conflict among working women in Haryana, India. Currently, employment is not only dominated by men, but women have also been doing work that is usually done by only men. According to World Bank data, globally the female labor force participation rate has increased. Role conflict among working women arises from the tension between fulfilling professional responsibilities and meeting familial and societal expectations. This article examines the sources of role conflict, including work-life balance challenges, career advancement dilemmas, societal expectations, workplace discrimination, lack of support systems, and cultural norms. Addressing role conflict requires systemic changes in workplace policies and societal attitudes. Working women have to perform dual roles. She has to work as a mother, wife, daughter -in- law at home and an efficient worker at the workplace. Because of dual roles working women face role conflict. Role Conflict in the context of the present study is conceptualized as a situation in which a woman is expected to play two incompatible roles at the same time. A woman experiences role conflict when she finds herself pulled in various directions as she tries to respond to many responsibilities at home and at the workplace. This role conflict results in many problems for working women. The present paper highlights the extent/level of role conflict and its consequences among working women.