Pay parity exists because of man's insecurity, says Jaya Bachchan

Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan has dropped another truth bomb on her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda's podcast 'What the Hell Navya'. She said the pay parity between men and women exists because of man's insecurity.

"It's the insecurity of a man who is sitting at the head of it. He is insecure, which is why he feels it is easier to put a woman down, in every field and in every way. It is an outcome of that kind of mindset," said Jaya. She added that the unfair practice exists not only in the film industry but also in sports.

Navya agreed with her grandmother and said this has been happening because nobody is making noise about it. "In sports, female athletes are not paid as much as male athletes. It has happened in the NBA and tennis. It happens with a lot of different sports."

Shweta shared the sentiment and said: "To bring about change, one will have to start a discussion around the issue. The theory that men function with is, 'If it isn't broken, don't fix it.' So, if nobody is talking about pay parity, just continue, how does it make a difference, they will never know. You have to voice it, you have to have people to advocate about it."

"Earlier, women didn't pay attention to it because they were happier to just be a part of the story. But now, we are here, and we are making an impact and are equal to men in every way. Equal pay is not an out-of-the-way ask," she added.

When asked about discrimination between sons and daughters, Jaya Bachchan said educated women also have double standards and women are their own enemies. She added that it is sad and she doesn't feel good about saying it.