Female employment is lower than male employment, which indicates _______ Which of the following options suits best in the above blank?

Economic backwardness Social backwardness Both 1) and 2) None of these

Both 1) and 2)

Female employment is lower than male employment, indicating both economic and social backwardness. Women become economically independent when they work. This improves their ability to make decisions in many areas of life. Women can constantly fight for gender equality and improve their socioeconomic situations if they are independent decision-makers.