A CONCEPTUAL PAPER EXAMINING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND GENDER INEQUALITY ISSUES AMONG WORKING WOMEN IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

Effective communication skills play a crucial role in the growth and progress of an organisation. In addition to enhancing marketing and administrative efficiency, effective management communication has the potential to enhance the reputation and image of an organisation. Inadequate mastery of communication skills is considered a significant element contributing to the problem of gender disparity in organisations in Malaysia. Gender inequality is a longstanding issue in Malaysia. Throughout history, women have consistently been stigmatised as a vulnerable demographic and have been perceived as lacking interest in governing a nation or participating in a professional organisation. Despite the considerable efforts made by women to demonstrate their competence in the professional sphere, discrimination against this group persists, particularly in administrative concerns. This essay seeks to examine the significance of acquiring proficient communication skills among employed women in Malaysia to address gender disparity in the professional environment. Hence, doing this study is necessary to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the communication abilities that women can cultivate in the professional setting, hence facilitating the reduction of gender disparities.