Explain how increased female literacy could lead to higher female labour‑force participation in India, and suggest one policy measure that could further improve female employment rates.
Answer
Higher literacy improves skills and confidence, leading to increased employment; a policy that provides child‑care facilities and flexible working hours would further boost female participation.
Step-by-step solution
- Link literacy to skill acquisition and employability.
- Show that higher skills boost confidence and job opportunities.
- Explain how this can raise female labour‑force participation.
- Propose child‑care facilities and flexible working hours as a policy measure.
- Justify that this reduces major barriers to female employment.
Common mistake: Ignoring other barriers such as childcare or social norms
Concept tested: Impact of literacy on female labour participation
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