When professions lose their gender: Women push into male bastions as men step into jobs long labelled feminine
India’s workforce is undergoing a decisive shift as long-standing gender boundaries in employment begin to dissolve. New WorkIndia data shows women entering high-skill, male-dominated sectors at record rates, while men move into roles once labelled feminine. These trends mark a deeper, long-running rebellion against occupational stereotypes, signalling a labour market where talent, not gender, is becoming the defining currency.
India’s workforce is undergoing a decisive shift as long-standing gender boundaries in employment begin to dissolve. New WorkIndia data shows women entering high-skill, male-dominated sectors at record rates, while men move into roles once labelled feminine. These trends mark a deeper, long-running rebellion against occupational stereotypes, signalling a labour market where talent, not gender, is becoming the defining currency.
