Abstract:
Gender equality and equity are currently being debated in a variety of contexts. Because of the
standard of living and economic stability, both men and women are required to work in the
majority of developing countries. Aside from gender-based discrimination and violence in the
workplace and at home, women encounter problems and challenges in achieving their goals. Due
to the lack of time, limited attention to the family, continuous work at home resulting in greater
internal conflict within the family. The consequences lead the career oriented women undergo
stress and unpleasant and peace less family life. The aim of the study is to examine various factors
which be obstacles for the successful career opportunities for women. Purposive sampling method
was chosen to interview twenty-five married women employees from different fields to obtain
their information. Working women feel stressed both at workplace and households due to the major
factors such as; unfriendly working environment, unlimited deadlines at work, child care, lack of
time management, maintaining the social values and norms, etc. Ultimately the findings of the
study emphasize the need of women empowerment workshops, counselling, and supportive
systems for the women employees who are undergone by stress and anxiety. Furthermore, the
construction of a supportive framework at the organizational level will result in more successful
career-oriented women.
