Paper Details

Name: Deepali Kailas Mankar, Mahendra Mahadeo Kurkute
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Special Issue: Volume-12, Issue-1, Year: 2025 (January-June)
Page Number: 63-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15356680

In the contemporary landscape of global societal evolution, women empowerment stands as a
pivotal force driving social, economic, and political progress. This research paper delves into
the multifaceted nature of women‟s roles by focusing on their inherent capacity for
multitasking a trait that has long been underappreciated despite its significant contribution to
both familial and professional success. Drawing on an extensive review of existing literature,
the study explores the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of multitasking in
women, examining how these attributes facilitate the efficient management of multiple
responsibilities simultaneously. Through critical analysis of empirical research, case studies,
and theoretical frameworks, the paper highlights the interconnection between multitasking
abilities and broader empowerment strategies. It investigates how multitasking contributes to
effective problem solving, adaptive stress management and innovative decision-making
across various spheres of life. Additionally, the research addresses challenges faced by
women due to societal expectations and structural barriers, while evaluating the positive
impact of supportive policies and organizational practices. The findings underscore the
necessity of integrating gender-sensitive approaches in public policy and corporate strategy to
cultivate environments where women‟s multitasking skills are recognized as valuable assets.
Ultimately, the paper advocates for a reconceptualization of multitasking as a critical
component of women empowerment, proposing new avenues for future research that aim to
further elucidate the role of multitasking in enhancing women‟s contributions to society. This
analysis provides insight into the dynamic interplay between gender roles and multitasking,
reinforcing the call for a paradigm shifts in both academic discourse and practical policy
implementation.
Key Words: Women Empowerment; Multitasking; Cognitive Abilities; Problem Solving;
Adaptive Stress Management; Innovative Decision-Making; Gender Roles; Supportive
Policies; Societal Progress, Quality of work, Working Women.