Rainmatter by Zerodha’s Post

Post: https://zerodha.com/z-connect/rainmatter/introducing-ladies-who-lead-lwl

I think one of the reasons for this problem is that a lot of talented and hard-working women take breaks to take care of their families, especially kids. When kids grow up they want to join back but there isn't enough support from the system. Even if they get a chance to join back they have to juggle a lot till the kids enter teenagerhood and at times have to leave again. More support from the system in terms of accepting breaks, special programs to let the working moms join back and providing flexibility in work schedules can help solve this issue.

My contrarian thoughts. Any corporate or business entity should decide on the basis of competency of the person they want to hire irrespective of the gender. No need to have any bias on either side. Why should we assume that our women need crutches even in their careers? If they can assume the operational roles , on the front, in our armed forces. Be a fighter pilot or a colonel they are doing it on their own competence. Obviously they need a level playing field, no discrimination against them but they are good on their own. Now we have women IPS officers, SC judges and what not. Have they all reached where they are because of some special leave being given to them. No. Because they are meritorious. That is all.

Hiring Diversity ... And being happy with diversity is a different thing and if Indigo has hired 43% diversity in their leadership then they are great. Few Companies hire women but they don't want to listen to their problems... They don't want to hear that their baby is sick.. mother in law is going out of town and then needs to manage the home... We are saying we are equal but women always carry lots of baggage with them than men. And only few companies support that baggage .

Women generally weigh less then men. Indigo got a largely female cabin crew of 4 vs 5-6 mixed crew of competitors to cut variable costs on both staffing and fuel. (Src: Sky High - The Indigo Story, Tarun Shukla)

Job should be given to a person on the basis of who is best candidate not because he is man or woman. I am not against women but men are more deserving generally. They are genetically build for these kind of operations like driving car or flying aeroplane. Being feminist, you can see it as problem but it isn't actually.

Women gravitating toward flight attendant roles and men dominating tech fields reflect a natural alignment with inherent instincts and preferences, not systemic bias.

We need more of this! 👏 According to the National Family Health Survey (2019-21), men are 3 times more likely to be employed than women, despite their educational qualifications. The major contributors being "job karke kya karloge attitude", lack of safety and infrastructure for working mums. What a waste of resources! If we want Bhaarat to grow, we cannot ignore our skilled resources.

The mission of Ladies Who Lead really strikes a chord with what we see in the professional world, especially when it comes to the challenges women face in leadership roles. Building a community that fosters peer support and mentorship is such a thoughtful way to bridge the gaps in opportunities and representation. It's truly inspiring to see this kind of impact! LWL is addressing such an important challenge with a meaningful approach—fostering connections through mentorship, shared experiences, and a supportive community. At LegStart, we’ve seen how having the right resources can make all the difference, and it’s inspiring to see LWL helping women step up, lead, and thrive. Nithin Kamath Wishing you and your team all the best on this amazing journey!

Typically, these end up being a club of working women and a platform to share experiences. The real bottleneck is men. The majority of working men continue to control the chicken neck to the top, mansplain and attribute aggression to women leaders. I say this from being in leadership roles in male dominated environments. They don’t want to give an inch or acknowledge that women work harder, and are usually smarter because survival depends on it. How does one solve a deep rooted patriarchal problem? Think about that. That’s real change.