ISBN: 978-93-94174-93-1

Organizational Role Stress, Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction among Women Executives in IT, ITES, Manufacturing and Service Sectors in Chennai Region

Department of Commerce (CS), Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

India’s position at 129 in the Human Development Index (2019) highlights persistent challenges in health, education, and income, particularly for women. Despite improvements in living standards, women’s labour force participation remains low at 28.8% compared to 80.9% for men, and continues to decline due to cultural norms, occupational segregation, and socio-economic barriers. Women remain vulnerable to gender inequalities, climate risks, and workplace exclusions, slowing overall economic growth. Historical transitions shaped by Western influence, urbanization, education, and industrialization have shifted women’s roles from domestic confines to professional and managerial positions. Yet, balancing traditional responsibilities with modern careers continues to create stress and structural limitations. Drawing on studies such as Parikh & Shah’s qualitative analysis of women managers, the paper underscores both the progress and challenges in women’s workforce participation. The findings emphasize the urgent need for gender-sensitive policies, empowerment, and social change to fully integrate women as equal contributors to national development.

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Cite this Chapter: Senthil M., Meenakshi A. and Vennilaa Shree S. 2025. Organizational Role Stress, Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction among Women Executives in It, ITES, Manufacturing and Service Sectors in Chennai Region. In: Dr. Lubna Suraiya Dr. P. Kanchana (Eds.). Commerce Reimagined: The Future of Trade and Transactions. Excellent Publishers, India. pp. 87-109. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/978-93-94174-93-1_2_6