India's female labor force participation rate has long lagged behind that of peer economies like Bangladesh, not because of social norms, but because of weak demand for labor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/09/22/world/women-working-in-india/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #india #indianeconomy #labor #women #women039sissues #bangladesh