The term “Underemployment” is a measure of how efficiently the labor force is being utilized. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, this term was used to describe those who were employed in low-skill jobs or low-paying jobs. With the emergence of this new term economists began to differentiate between sufficient or full employment and inadequate employment, leading to the measurement of underemployment rates. Despite its early introduction, statistics on underemployment remain scarce, and the gap between full employment and unemployment is often overlooked. Underemployment can result from various factors, including job market trends, skill mismatches, educational gaps, and overeducation. While men’s underemployment often stems from market conditions, women’s underemployment is frequently influenced by the motherhood penalty, societal expectations, geographical limitations, and career breaks. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm and helplessness in women faceted by reasons that differ largely from men. This vulnerable group hence needs the required attention.