International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Gender, Work and Life : Analysing the Dual Roles of Working Women in Higher Education, Lucknow

India is a developing country where women are also excelling in various fields in the modern era. Women are supposed to perform dual roles which require equilibrium between her career as well as family, but the women didn't get the motivational environment and support to do so. This paper attempts to analyse the multiple dimensions such as traditional gender roles, promotion, job satisfaction and health, affecting the lives of working women in academia.The paper studies the working women in colleges of Lucknow. The aim of the study is to identify the factors affecting work- life balance and to know the strategies employed by women to navigate the barriers. In this context, the study also analyses the societal implications confronted by working women. Case study and in depth interviews have been used to investigate the barriers and facilitators in work - life balance among working women. Secondary data have been also used to explore the various aspects of the dual role of working women. The paper concludes that there is a need for institutional reforms, coping strategies and support systems which can create a suitable environment for women where they can fulfil the dual roles & excel in her professional as well as personal life. Keywords - Work - Life Balance , Barriers , Equilibrium.