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Corporate Board Diversity: A Comparative Legal Study

Author(s) Ms. Sukrutha A, Dr. Mohammed Tauheed Khan
Country India
Abstract A significant concept of good corporate governance in the contemporary international business environment is diversity in corporate boards. In this paper, the author will examine the legal requirements of board diversity in the leading jurisdictions in India, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union. It follows a comparative legal research design, which is based on secondary sources including statutes, regulatory provisions, policy reports and academic literature.
The results of the study show that despite the fact that the mandatory structures have been found to be helpful in increasing the representation particularly gender diversity, it is likely to face challenges such as tokenism and lack of enforcement. Consequently, voluntary and disclosure-based methods foster flexibility but could lead to slower improvement. The study also determines the key barriers including cultural barriers and structural barriers which are impediments towards meaningful inclusion. It concludes that a moderate solution with legal requirements and institutional support and cultural change is the key to sustainable diversity. Another area that is highlighted in the research is the necessity of harmonizing global diversity norms to reinforce the corporate governance practices across the world.
Keywords Corporate Board Diversity, Corporate Governance, Gender Diversity, Comparative Law, Legal Framework, Board Composition, Inclusion, Global Governance
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77147
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