The report was released by HelpAge India on Wednesday on the eve of ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ recognized by the United Nations.
About 33% of senior women in Bengaluru are engaged in full-time or part-time employment, while 85% of them said they worked in an employment-friendly environment, according to a report titled “Women and Aging: Invisible or Empowered?” Has gone. Released by HelpAge India on Wednesday (June 14) on the eve of ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ recognized by the United Nations.
The report also said that 6% of senior women in the city felt they were financially secure because of the support provided by their families and government pensions. It has also been found that 49% women agreed that elders are mistreated in the society, while 16% of them reportedly accepted that they faced some form of abuse at the hands of their sons, daughters-in-law and other relatives. have faced abuse.
The report, which focuses on older women, addresses aspects of elder abuse, discrimination, access and ownership of older women to financial resources, employment and employability, health care, social and digital inclusion, safety and security, awareness and use of redressal mechanisms. It applies Other.
The nationwide study considered a sample of 7,911 senior women in the age group of 60-90 years. 578 women from Karnataka were considered for the study.
The study’s findings showed that in the state (excluding Bengaluru), 55% of women were engaged in some form of employment, while at least 98% of older women in Karnataka said their workplace supported senior citizens. Is and is very helpful to women. Them.
“It is a harsh reality that women, as they grow older, are neglected and often invisible. In 2021, women above the age of 60 will account for 11% of the total female population (7 out of 66 crores). crore), and it will be 14% (10 crore out of 72 crore) by 2031.
The report highlights the gender inequality gap and vulnerability of older women at the national level. This brings to the fore some harsh facts such as 54% are illiterate, 43% are widowed, 16% face abuse, 75% have no savings, 66% older women do not have assets, and many financial feel insecure. Rohit Prasad, CEO, HelpAge India