Gender and the Gig Economy: An Analysis of Women Workers across Gig Platforms

The expansion of gig economy was seen with short term, flexible work along with the benefit of digital platforms, all these have brought in new opportunities for people. The main idea of the passage is to explore participation, the hindrances and the discrimination they must go through It also studies the issues and societal factors contributing to the "missing women" phenomenon in India. The research paper uses secondary data and a more qualitative approach along with some analytical tools such as linear regression, and chi-square to test the hypotheses and find conclusions. The analysis concludes that women are often disregarded in the gig platforms and tend to engage in lower paying jobs with lesser flexibility for them. Additionally, women experience unequal pay, unstable job, and lesser of benefits in the gig economy. With respect to the "missing women" phenomenon in India, the study explores behavioural factors such as son preference, gender inequality practices. By finding the gaps and challenges faced by women, which are often ignored, this study aims to inform policies and practices that can help women overcome obstacles, promote gender equality, and create a more inclusive and equitable gig economy.