Grassroots Voices
26 February 2026
When Exit is a Choice, Policy Loses Its Grip: Rethinking Women’s Work, Care, and Identity
A grassroots account of how women’s exit from paid work often reflects rational choice – and why policy keeps misreading it
In conversation with Dr. Shraddha Srivastava, Independent Researcher
SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Ministry of Women and Child Development MoWCD | Ministry of Labour and Employment MoLE | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment MoSJE
The details presented here are based on Dr. Shraddha Srivastava’s account, reflect her personal views, and have been approved for publication. This piece was prepared with assistance from Shweta Verma, a member of the editorial team at The Policy Edge.
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