Gender Independence and Career Advancement of Women Employees: The Mediating Influence of Workplace Gender Equality Policies
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This study examines the relationship between Gender Independence and Career Advancement of Women Employees, with Workplace Gender Equality Policies acting as a mediating variable. The research focuses on women employees working across Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Thiruvananthapuram districts of Kerala. Following a pilot study involving 80 respondents, the final structured questionnaire generated 320 valid responses. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the proposed relationships among the study variables. The findings revealed that Gender Independence significantly influences Career Advancement among women employees. Workplace Gender Equality Policies were also found to positively affect career advancement and partially mediate the relationship between Gender Independence and Career Advancement. The study highlights the importance of organizational equality policies, gender-inclusive work environments, leadership opportunities, and institutional support systems in promoting women’s professional growth and career development.
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