In which situation is collective bargaining most useful for women workers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When they are working separately and facing low wages and unsafe working conditions
In collective bargaining, workers negotiate together with the employer about wages, working hours, safety, and other conditions of employment. Women workers who are scattered, underpaid, and working in unsafe conditions usually have little individual bargaining power, so acting as a group makes their voice and negotiating strength more effective. In option B, independent personal negotiation is already possible, so collective bargaining is relatively less necessary. Exam tip: remember collective bargaining as the workers’ “organised negotiating power.”
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When they are working separately and facing low wages and unsafe working conditions
Why is this the correct answer?
In collective bargaining, workers negotiate together with the employer about wages, working hours, safety, and other conditions of employment. Women workers who are scattered, underpaid, and working in unsafe conditions usually have little individual bargaining power, so acting as a group makes their voice and negotiating strength more effective. In option B, independent personal negotiation is already possible, so collective bargaining is relatively less necessary. Exam tip: remember collective bargaining as the workers’ “organised negotiating power.”
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Gender issues related to work.
