DISCRIMINATION IN INCOMES IN INDIA: A REFLECTION USING DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS

Abstract: Gender and Racial discrimination are key issues of the Indian situation. The crux of the article is to see to even though laws to mandate equal and fair treatment. Yet we find evidence of discrimination at work. It can be due to both "sticky floor" and glass ceiling. There is evidence of discrimination across gender and racial classes. In order to see that discriminated groups achieve justice , social policy decisions are needed. Economic empowerment and equal opportunities are two policy decisions required in this scenario.

Keywords: Discriminate, Decomposition, Wage gap, Gender