Bridging The Gender Gap in Telecom: Women’s Voices and Perspectives
Keywords:
Gender, Women Voice, Bangladesh.Abstract
The issue of women’s representation in corporate practices is a major concern in today's business world. This study examines the telecom sector in Bangladesh to explore women's perspectives. The study first provides an overview of existing literature to establish the context of women’s voices and then presents responses from women working in the telecom industry. The findings highlight several important issues related to women's leadership, career progression, participation in decision-making, and training. The study's results offer important insights for practitioners, academics, and stakeholders in the sector.
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