THE IMPACT OF INCREASING NUMBER OFEDUCATED BUT UNEMPLOYED WOMEN ON THE INDIANECONOMY

Since 2010, the Indian economy has seen its fair share of ups and downs. As the world takes notice of the countrys rise to global prominence, a matter of note has been its relatively young demographic. The hike in human resources as a new generation joins the workforce has been a notable factor, highlighted frequently in international media and backed by economic research. However, contention arises in the form of a somewhat restricted point of view when it comes to the role of women in the society. As we enter a transitional phase in development, this paper aims to understand how traditional roles for women are clashing with the demands of a growing industrial sector. The education sector has seen growing participation from women who have also performed statistically better than men. The research query, therefore deals with how this transfers on to their visibility or lack thereof in the workforce. Using methods of comparison, analysis and survey, the paper draws conclusions to make a tentative summarization of what the future holds for educated but unemployed women in India.