Gender-Based Inequality in Faculty Job Satisfaction at the Central Department of Education

Abstract

This paper analyzes the gender-based inequalities in faculty job satisfaction at the Central Department of Education. Gender-based inequality in job satisfaction refers to the disparities in perceived work-related contentment, fulfillment, and overall satisfaction between male and female faculty members in academic institutions. The study aims to identify factors influencing job satisfaction among male and female academic staff in a university setting, focusing on their significance for both genders. A cross-sectional quantitative research method has been employed by utilizing a census survey of 104 faculty members at the Central Department of Education. This paper has analyzed job satisfaction through a six-point Likert scale (JSS), considering factors such as pay promotion, supervision, and work conditions. The findings reveal that male faculties have higher levels of total job satisfaction (92.86%) compared to their female counterparts. The study has found a significant difference in satisfaction with contingent rewards and operating conditions among female faculty at a p-value of less than 0.05. This paper has utilized an independent T test which makes it possible to identify gender disparities in fringe benefits, operating conditions, and communication. The paper suggests that gender-sensitivity in job satisfaction patterns is a complex issue that necessitates more targeted policy measures to reduce workplace gender inequality.