Sexual Harassment of Female Workers at Manufacturing Sectors in Bangladesh

Haque, Muhammad Faizul; Sarker, Md. Atiqur Rahman; Rahman, Md. Syfur

doi:10.31014/aior.1992.02.03.140

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“…Despite the investments that have been made to promote the well-being of female workers in the textile industry, none of the efforts have borne fruit as female workers still experience acts of violence at the workplace. Acts of violence and harassment are unacceptable and they are a threat to the presence and productivity of female textile workers (Haque et al, 2019).…”

Section: Women Exploitation In the Textile Industrymentioning

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A Study of Empowerment and Increased Female Exploitation of Female Workers in the Textile Industry

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2023

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The textile industry contributes significantly to the economies of different countries around the world. Over the years, the industry has seen an increase in the number of females working in it. The textile industry has been one of the most female dominated industries in the world as more than 80 percent of the workforce is females. The increase in the number of female workers in the global industry has both positive and negative implications. On the positive side is that women are more empowered through improvement of economic status, provision of formal employment, access to knowledge and gaining of digital skills. On the other hand, the increase in women textile workers has exposed more of them to incidences of Gender Based Violence, harassment, overworking conditions, poor working conditions and under payment. Through evaluation of literature on both positive and negative implications of the increase of women in the textile industry this paper will seek to determine which of the two has more weight.

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Section: Women Exploitation In the Textile Industrymentioning

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A Study of Empowerment and Increased Female Exploitation of Female Workers in the Textile Industry

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“…However, from the Islamic point of view, women are must be free from any sort of mistreatment or social discrimination because of gender (Haque, Sarker, & Rahman, 2019). Islam does not support any kinds of discrimination among boys and girls in their social life in terms of gender.…”

Section: Discrimination Against Womenmentioning

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Women Rights to Inheritance in Muslim Family Law: An Analytical Study

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Solihin

Ahmad

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Rights of women are one of the widely discussed yet debatable issues across the Western and Muslim world. It is seen in the Muslim societies that many women are deprived in terms of inheriting property after the demise of their parents. This is largely happening due to the negligence of practicing Islamic teachings regarding inheritance at individual and family level. However, Islam has placed a dignified position for women in family and society in all sectors. Particularly the principle of inheritance of property has been clearly stated in the holy Qur’an. In this background, this paper emphasises on exploring (a) Qur’anic and Prophetic stand on women’s right to inheritance, (b) the main obstacles that impede women in getting inheritance rights in family and its remedies from the Islamic perspectives. This paper adopts an analytical approach to study this vital issue. Under this approach, the study analyses the relevant data from the two fundamental sources of Islam, Qur’an and Sunnah, along with jurisprudential views and provides solutions to solve the problems related to Muslim women’s inheritance right in family. Findings of this paper indicated that if the Muslim family practices the Islamic teachings regarding the distribution of inheritance among the heirs, it will eradicate the existing discrimination among men and women in this regard and enable women’s financial steadiness in family and society.

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“…Women most often are discriminated at work. Though, sexual harassment is the common violence against women, there are many other areas where women are discriminated in RMG sector of Bangladesh such as inequality in pay and promotion, inadequate safety and security, long work duration and unhealthy work environment (Haque, et al, 2019;Hossan, et al, 2012). Therefore, the issue of injustice to women needs to be addressed and resolved in order to ensure equality and empowerment of women.…”

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“…Nonetheless, female workers are facing sexual harassment, pay inequity and improper benefits like maternity leave and daycare which is truly unfortunate and unacceptable (Haque, et al, 2019;Hossan, et al, 2012). The role of women on economic development in Bangladesh cannot be denied.…”

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Discrimination of Women at RMG Sector in Bangladesh

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Rahman³

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Women are discriminated in professional, personal and community levels by their male counterpart across the globe in general. More specifically, women are not treated equally at workplace in many societies due to the dominance of patriarchal social system and traditional norms. Women equity and empowerment are spoken widely, but these are not practiced in reality. The primary aim of this study is to explore the women's current position and status at the workplace in Ready Made Garments (RMG) sector in Bangladesh in terms of wages, promotions, safety and security. Secondly, this paper highlights the challenges that women face at RMG. This paper adopts qualitative approach to study this crucial issues. This study also congregates and analyses the most pertinent data both from the existing literature and primary sources. In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) have been conducted among the female RMG workers appointed in different industrial zones in Bangladesh. This study has some remarkable findings such as, a) women employee do not get proper respect at workplace from their male colleagues. b) Women are often harassed verbally by their male coworkers. c) Owners, managers and supervisors have the bad intention to fulfill their sexual desire with female workers. d) Male supervisors often force their female subordinates to do overtime till the late night. e) Though female workers are doing the same job, but they do not get proper justice in terms of getting desired job posting, salary on time and promotions based on their skills and competencies. Finally, this study focuses on resolving the issues of gender discrimination at the workplace and contributes towards the equity and empowerment of women in RMG sector in Bangladesh.

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Sexual Harassment of Female Workers at Manufacturing Sectors in Bangladesh

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Cited by 7 publications

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A Study of Empowerment and Increased Female Exploitation of Female Workers in the Textile Industry

A Study of Empowerment and Increased Female Exploitation of Female Workers in the Textile Industry

Women Rights to Inheritance in Muslim Family Law: An Analytical Study

Discrimination of Women at RMG Sector in Bangladesh

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