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Abstract
This article investigates the various institutional and structural constraints that impact the lived experiences of female construction workers in India's informal labor market. Despite increasing participation in the construction industry, women continue to be sidelined due to a combination of legislative exclusion, inadequate social security, limited access to skill development, and entrenched patriarchal attitudes. Using descriptive analysis and thematic interpretation, the study investigates how these limits materialize in wage discrepancies, occupational segregation, and invisibility within labor governance frameworks. It emphasizes the combined load of paid labor and unpaid caregiving, the inadequacy of grievance redressal systems, and the absence of gender-sensitive health and safety measures. The findings highlight the critical need for inclusive labor policies, culturally relevant initiatives, and institutional reforms that acknowledge women as key contributors to economic growth. By combining statistical insights with narrative-driven research, the paper calls for a work ecosystem based on equity, dignity, and empowerment.
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Copyright © 2025 Priya Mishra. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
