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The Role of Legal Frameworks in Safeguarding Women Youth from Workplace Harassment

Author(s) Mrs. Shubhi Gupta, Dr. Anshuma Upadhyay
Country India
Abstract Gender equality and workplace safety are fundamental to ensuring young women’s participation in the workforce, as they represent the drivers of future economic and social development. Despite constitutional guarantees and statutory protections, women youth in India continue to encounter workplace harassment ranging from subtle discrimination to severe forms of sexual misconduct. This paper examines the role of legal frameworks—particularly the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, along with relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and labour legislations—in safeguarding young women in professional spaces. Adopting a doctrinal and analytical approach, supported by case law, government reports, and secondary data, the study evaluates the effectiveness of these laws in addressing harassment and ensuring safe work environments. The paper highlights critical gaps in implementation, especially in unorganized and informal sectors where young women are most vulnerable, and identifies barriers such as lack of awareness, social stigma, and institutional apathy. It argues that legal protections must be reinforced with awareness initiatives, gender-sensitive workplace policies, and stronger enforcement mechanisms to achieve genuine empowerment. The conclusion emphasizes that effective legal frameworks, combined with social transformation, are essential to bridging the gender gap and enabling women youth to thrive in the workplace.
Keywords Women Youth, Workplace Harassment, Gender Equality, Legal Frameworks, POSH Act 2013, Empowerment.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-08
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