Male dominance continues to enforce harmful stereotypes and create unfavorable environments for women making it difficult for them to excel. Such discrimination leads to women being less and less able to succeed in the labor market.

The Right to Employment Act, 2075 (2018) guarantees the right of every citizen to work and employment irrespective of their identity or sex; however, many women complain that even though they qualify for much higher positions, only men are elected for such positions. However, discrimination in workplace is not a new concern, it has been the same for decades, the only thing that has changed is the ways. Societal expectations and beliefs about women’s leadership abilities is one of the major reason of discrimination in workplace for women in Nepal.

“When I first started working, misogyny was out in the open. It was a known fact but now it is an unconscious trait due to deep rooted Patriarchal values, even though it is not intentional.”, claimed Shanti Shrish, medical advisor to MdM France, an International INGO. She explained that in her 20 years of working career, and after changing half a dozen jobs, she has faced her fair share of discriminations and knows exactly how demotivating it can be.

“Women in positions higher than men are looked down upon and often ignored, since women are not traditionally the one to give orders. However, such prejudices can jeopardize the performance of women,” she further added.