Career & Care: Supporting Women who Power our Economy
“Career & Care: Supporting Women Who Power Our Economies” is the first issue of the series, Arutha in Focus. This compilation features three articles written by Yenuli Ranaweera and Rojie Ekanayake, originally published in The Morning newspaper, that focus on women in Sri Lanka’s workforce. The articles discuss care work, labor force participation, and the challenges faced by women in the workplace. They shed light on the barriers that hinder women’s full participation in the labor market, including social norms, unequal pay, and limited advancement opportunities. The compilation also proposes recommendations to address these urgent issues.
