Muslim women in India allege bias in hiring for jobs
Al JazeeraFrom being denied jobs for wearing a hijab to more implicit forms of exclusion, as revealed by a recent study, the women are struggling. ‘Hiring bias’ A study published in June by LedBy Foundation, a leadership incubator that focuses on the professional development of Muslims, has also revealed discrimination and bias against Muslim women in the hiring process for entry-level jobs in various sectors. The “Hiring Bias” study highlights excessive hiring bias against Muslim women even in instances where they were equally qualified for the job. A similar study, “Being a Muslim at the Workplace” by Mumbai-based feminist collective Parcham, found that even in metropolitan cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai, Muslims continue to face prejudice in the formal sector. Ruha Shadab, the founder and CEO of LedBy Foundation, says conversations concerning the experiences of Muslim women from various backgrounds entering the workplace revealed some anecdotal insights about “visible and subtle discriminatory responses and tendencies” from the recruiters.
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