Compare and analyse the following information related to distribution of employment in India : Distribution of Employment (Male-Female) in Different Sectors

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Comparison of male-female employment distribution:

Primary Sector:
- Male: 40.7%
- Female: 57.1%
Analysis: Women are more concentrated in agriculture due to limited opportunities in other sectors

Secondary Sector:
- Male: 26.5%
- Female: 17.7%
Analysis: Men have better access to industrial jobs

Tertiary Sector:
- Male: 32.8%
- Female: 25.2%
Analysis: Men dominate service sector employment

Key observations:
1. Women are more dependent on agriculture
2. Gender disparity exists across all sectors
3. Women have limited access to non-agricultural employment
4. Need for policies to promote women's participation in secondary and tertiary sectors
5. Skill development can help women access better employment opportunities