Discover the realities of ‘Women in the Civil Services: Gender and Workplace Identities in India’. This insightful book, based on first-hand interviews, delves into the personal and professional journeys of women in India’s government. Explore their work conditions, authority, and self-perceptions amidst family, colleagues, and the public. The study addresses crucial topics like work-life balance, workforce diversity, equal opportunities, and sexual harassment. It questions whether women in public administration think, lead, and prioritize differently, and identifies key obstacles to women’s advancement in policymaking. A vital resource for gender studies, public administration, and leadership research.