Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer an editorial introduction to the special issue on “Gender and diversity in organizations in South Asia”. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the state of extant research on equality, diversity and inclusion in South Asia. It...

Purpose – This paper is a guest editorial piece in the Special Issue of the Gender in Management journal on “Gender equality at work in South Asia”. In this paper, the authors aim not only to introduce the papers selected for the Special Issue but also to offer an overview of the current...

Purpose – This paper aims to present a meta‐analysis of available statistical data and literature for gender‐related practices concerning women in business and education across countries, comparing the patriarchal belt and South Asian countries in the belt to the rest of the world. The...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illuminate enablers, barriers and vignettes of South Asian women leaders and possible paths to increase the influence and leadership of women in South Asia. Design/methodology/approach Navratna , the nine precious gems of ancient Indian literature are used...