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Hilaria Soundari, M.
- Socio-Economic Problems of Women Domestic Labourers in Karnataka, India
Authors
1 Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute-DU Gandhigram, Dindigul, TN, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 4, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 1-8Abstract
Background: Poverty and unemployment are the factors which have created a way for the women to enter into the informal sector. Due to the lack of alternatives the women from lower socio-economic background having low level of education and illiteracy, are forced to work as domestic labourers. It is noticed that the women's participation in the unorganized sector is increasing day by day especially in the domestic work. According to census report 2011, 41.3 lakhs were domestic labourers in India in which women were 27.9 lakhs. These women domestic labourers are from the marginalised section of the society and are migrants from rural area. These women are exploited by their employers, as the placement agencies are yet to find out strategies for the protection of these women. Lack of proper legislations and legal support has put these women domestic labourers into still more vulnerable condition. Even though the women domestic labourers work for more hours, they are paid very less. It affects their personal and social life.
Objectives: The main objectives of the study are to understand the socio-economic problems of the migrant women domestic labourers in Karnataka; to study the reasons for migration and selecting domestic work as their occupation and to offer suggestions and recommendations for the wellbeing of these domestic workers.
Methods/Statistical analysis: This study was based on the both primary and secondary data from different sources and field. It has attempted to search and to bring out new prospects in the life of the migrant women domestic labourers in Karnataka. The basic statistical techniques were used to analyse the research data.
Findings: women domestic labourers were vulnerable in the unorganized sector. The study showed that the women domestic workers are from low socio-economic background and their formal education level was low. More than half of women domestic labourers were married, they sated that they were less respected in the society this affects their self-confidence and their overall development.
Application/Improvements: In Karnataka very few studies were conducted that is the reason the problems of women domestic labourer were not addressed. The legislations and programmes for this group also very less so through this study the researcher has tried to bring some realities related to women domestic labourers this will helps to bring some new alternatives for the betterment of them.
Keywords
Rural Women, Domestic Worker, Migration, Labourers, Socio-Economic Problems.Full Text
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- Participation of Tribal in Gram Sabha at Gajpati District, Odisha
Authors
1 Dept. of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Dindigul, Tamilnadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Economics and Development, Vol 4, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Background/Objectives: The specific objectives of the study are (1) Implementation of Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in Odisha, (2) To study the role of Gram Sabha, (3) To analyse the reviews related to PESA Act in Odisha, (4) To suggest some alternatives for the better implementation.
Methods/Statistical analysis: The study is based on primary data and secondary data. The primary data were collected through a structured schedule and samples are drawn by employing simple random sampling method.
Findings: Even though the Gram Sabha is organised well, the participants do not have any knowledge about the functioning of it, due to many reasons like long distance, lack of transport facility, etc. The participants do not regularly attend the meeting. PESA Act is not effectively working in the state. All plans and programmes are implemented by the government but it is not properly reaching tribes, because they are not adequately aware of the Act.
Improvements/Applications: Creating awareness among people regarding Gram Sabha is important for their better participation. Tribal need to be educated regarding their Rights and Acts so as to achieve better co-ordination between the people and the Government. Government need to introduce very strong monitoring system in accessing the effectiveness of PESA Act.
Keywords
Tribal’s in Odisha, PESA Act, Essential Features of the Provisions of PESA Act, Gram Sabha, PESA Act in Odisha.Full Text
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