A Case Study of Working Women in Haryana's Educational Institutions: Balancing Personal and Professional Roles

Abstract

The aim of this research study was to investigate the hindrances faced by working women of different colleges of Haryana. Obstacles are inseparable part of women’s life whether they are at home or at workplace. Data has been collected from different districts including (Rohtak, Ambala, Panipat, Karnal and Gurugram) of Haryana. This research study is descriptive and exploratory in nature. A sample size of 402 is collected spread across six selected districts of Haryana. The data thus collected will be put into SPSS and analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and Factor analysis to test the hypotheses. The research concluded that the hindrances in the life of working women of Haryana is rising constantly which shows worst impact on the work life balance. Hindrances like sexual harassment, pregnancy, stereotype, working conditions, glass ceiling, discrimination, less support, overload and negative attitude of colleagues, menstrual cycle does impact the productivity and negatively impact the work life balance.