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workers. Many union leaders are themselves sexist and view women in a subordinate role both within the union and at work. This is seen in the total absence of the demand for training, promotional avenues and evaluation of the skills of women workers. A possible explanation could be that the domestic role of women is transferred to the work place, since work for wages is always considered of secondary importance. However that is no excuse for unions which are class and not social organisations.
NINA RAO, College of Vocational Studies, Delhi University, Delhi.