Exploring Male Management Attitudes towards Gender Equity in Garment Factories
Employment and Enterprises, Financial Inclusion, Gender-based Violence, Men and Masculinities, Women in Leadership, Women in the Value Chain
2024
The discourse on gender equity in garment factories has primarily focused on the experiences of the predominantly female workforce worldwide. Limited literature explores the mindset of the largely male management in these factories regarding gender equity norms, especially concerning women in the workplace. Understanding the beliefs of male management is crucial for the success of gender-based programs and worker voice tools and to foster a workplace culture that promotes inclusivity and equity.
This research report aims to highlight the attitudes held by male factory management towards gender equity within garment factories in India. It presents key findings gathered from focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with male managers across four factories. This report aims to be a valuable resource for understanding male management attitudes in the garment industry, offering guidance on advancing the discourse on gender norms and equity within factories, indicating the roles various actors can play.
The research reported in this publication has been conducted as part of a study undertaken by ICRW, Male Management Attitudes towards Gender Equity, and supported by Primark. The facts and information in this report may be reproduced/quoted/cited only for non-commercial use and with appropriate attribution.