The Overworked Indian Adolescent Girl: Navigating Academic Stress, Gender Bias, Societal Expectations

Parmeshwarya Adya Bhagat

Abstract: This paper explores the consequential phenomenon of overwork among adolescent girls in India. It examines how stereotypes, society expectations, household and family responsibilities, academic pressure, and the overhang of gender violence intersect to create a reality where growth and exploration are replaced by anxiety and exhaustion. It covers a spectrum of aspects leading to overworked adolescent girls in India. They, while studying amidst a hyper-competitive education system, have to confront the complex dynamics of gender biases, health and economic outcomes. The paper will explore the intersection of these dynamics and delve into the economic and psychological consequences of overwork in girls and its role in the future productivity and prosperity, not just nationally but across the globe. Drawing from statistical data, case studies, survey and socio-cultural literature, the paper argues that this silent crisis has economic, emotional, and developmental consequences for India?s future. It makes a strong case for a change in the system-educational reform, greater mental health support, and a re-evaluation of the stereotypical gender burden disproportionately placed on young girls.

Keywords: Adolescent Girls, Overwork, Gender Stereotypes, Academic Pressure, Mental Health

How to Cite?: Parmeshwarya Adya Bhagat, "The Overworked Indian Adolescent Girl: Navigating Academic Stress, Gender Bias, Societal Expectations", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 150-155, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25730145737, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25730145737