Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The dowry system is a cultural system in India in which the parents of the bride pay a large sum of money, expensive jewellery and other gifts such as car or other household items to the parents of the groom during marriage. The social and cultural efforts of the dowry system are devastating to the society as a whole. Dowry is the result of long standing power in balance between men and women and thus seriously compromises the well being, productivity and contribution of one half the populations. Therefore it was important to bring to light the issues affecting women in this reason. Two hundred women were randomly selected from Karnal and Sirsa districts of Haryana and out of those of 39, who were affected the problem related to dowry in both reasons. It was found that more than half of respondents (51.28%) reported that dowry was demanded before marriage, 30.77% at the time of marriage while 17.95% demanded it after marriage. The maximum numbers of cases regarding dowry demand were made by their husbands (41.03%) in the form of vehicles, cash-money. Jewellery etc. The core reason for dowry was greed like purchase of motor vehicles, business expansion and employment. Customs and ritual were also found as main reason for dowry. Concerted efforts are required to curb violence against women regarding dowry in Haryana.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Demand, Violence, Problem of Dowry and Socio-Economic Factors.

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Subhash Chander ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agrieultnral University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The Indian agriculture has changed during the past about 50 years mainly due to development of agricultural technologies. Rice is grown in 18 districts of Haryana. Out of which seven districts are in high productivity group. The study was conducted in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. From this district, two blocks namely Thanesar and Pehowa were selected randomly. On the whole a total of 200 rice growing farmers were selected, who were using direct seeded rice method (100) and conventional transplanted rice method (100). The findings regarding knowledge level of respondents about various aspects of direct seeded rice method were studied like recommended seed rate, varieties, fertilizer practices, weeds, insect, pest, disease etc. It was found that sixty per cent respondents had high level of knowledge regarding direct seeded rice method. Awareness were found among farmers regarding direct seeded rice method such as increase the yield than conventional, seed is placed in the most fertile zone of the soili.e. 2-3cmlrom surface and recommended variety is used for sowing: Tarawari, CSR-30, PusaBasmati 1121 to which they reported 1st, 2nd and 3rdranks order.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Knowledge, Direct Seeded Rice Method, Socio-Economic Factors, Etc.

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Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department o f Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Eve-teasing or sexual harassment of women in public places is one of the most challenging social problems in both rural and urban India which deprives them of basic human rights. The constitution of India has granted equal rights to both men and women but still women face extreme discrimination and violence and thus occupies low status in Society. The study was conducted in Kamal and Sirsa districts of Haryana state. From these districts two blocks namely Indri from Kamal and Bada Gudha from Sirsa district were selected randomly. From the selected blocks, four villages namely Kheri Maan Singh and Jain Pura Sidhana (Indri) and Birn wala, BurjBhangu (Bada Gudha) were drawn randomly. From the selected villages, 200 respondents were also selected randomly. Interview Schedule was prepared to collect the desired information as per objectives of the study. Overwhelming majority (81.39%) remained silent, 55.81% gave verbal threat to accused and 16.27% complained to parents. Likewise, 11.62% each complained to the parents of accused and slapped/hitted the accused. In both regions maximum numbers of respondents remained silent.

Keywords

Eve Teasing, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Women, Etc.

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, COBS&H, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

This research examined the nature and extent of gender-based violence, in particular violence against women. The gender-based violence or violence against women and girls is a global pandemic that affects all the communities of the world. Violence against women is a critical issue of debatable which needs to be addressed on all platforms from where policy matters take place. However, the Indian government's resolution to end this menance, atrocity on female is at its peak. The major concept of this study is to know the various kind of violence activities with the objective of nature and extent of violence against women prevailing in Haryana. The area of study was Kurukshetra district which is situated in Haryana state. The criteria of data collection were 200 female respondents. In nature and extent of physical violence against women analysis shows first rank in physical harassment like beating, with mean score 2.11. Anger and verbal violence shows first rank with mean score 2.09. Economical violence includes husband snatch money forcefully from respondent which is earned by herself or present by her parents and relatives get first rank. In emotional violence most of the female respondent faced dismissing and ignoring also get first rank.

Keywords

Violence, Female, Physical, Verbal, Economical, Emotional Etc.

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Amita Mor ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ², Rashmi Tyagi ³, Vinod Kumari ⁴

Affiliations
1 Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Sociology, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Assistant Scientist, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN
4 Professor & Head, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study was carried out in the Hisar and Nuh districts of Haryana state in 2020 among 256 aged women living in urban and rural areas. The objectives of the study were to know the nature and extent of social problems faced by elderly women and to know the nature and extent social problems among the elderly women along with socio-economic factors associated with social problems. Twelve types of social problems were explored. The results made it abundantly evident that Hisar (65.60 percent) and Nuh (40.60 percent) districts had the 'medium' level of social difficulties among the majority of elderly women living in urban areas The extent of social problems was found 'medium' among most of the elderly women living in the rural area of Hisar (57.80%) and Nuh districts (35.90%). The overall extent of social problems was 'high' for 12.50 and 42.20 per cent in Hisar and Nuh districts, respectively. The findings stated that the percentage of status of relationships of the respondents with family members was 'average' (41.40%). A maximum number of the respondents (45.70%) were of the view that their selfstatus, deteriorated after attaining the age of 60 years (45.70%).Highly significant association was observed between social problems and age of the aged women from a rural area (χ²=44.99**) and significant in urban areas (χ²=09.44*) while a significant association was found between the education of the respondents from rural areas and level of social problems (χ²=12.73*).

Keywords

social problems, elderly women, urban area, rural area

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Preeti Rani ¹, Shruti Mehta ¹, Jatesh Kathapalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana and GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana., IN

Abstract

Utilization o f social media is an integral part of college students. Without social media college, students cannot think about their future and growth. This attempt was made to find out the effect of social media on the psychological and physical health status of Indian college students. Data was collected using google forms and the result revealed that there is a negative impact of social media on health status i.e mental and physical. It was also found that social media create a distraction from academics. The roots of these problems are deeply associated with the exponential growth of the internet and social media.

Keywords

Social Media, Physical Health, Psychological Health, College Students.

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Deepika ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana., IN

Abstract

The pandemic has affected every aspect of human life, including the agricultural sector. Farmers are the essential components of the food supply chain and play a crucial role in ensuring food security for millions of people worldwide. However the pandemic has severely impacted the health and well-being of the farmers, exacerbating existing challenges they already face. The pandemic has a significant impact on the health of farming families in rural areas of Haryana. The study highlights the impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of the farming households. Furthermore, it examine the changes in health seeking behaviour, access to healthcare facilities and the availability of essential medicines and vaccines. The situation overall point towards greater investment in rural healthcare infrastructure to ensure that rural households have access to quality healthcare services. By prioritizing the health and well- being of rural families, we can build a more resilient healthcare system that can withstand future challenges such as pandemics.

Keywords

Health and Well-Being, Mental Health, Healthcare Facilities, Quality Health Services.

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Amita Mor ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ², Rashmi Tyagi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana ., IN
2 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted on the bases of cultural zone Hisar from Bagar and Nuh from Ahirwati. Asample of 64 old-aged women from urban and rural areas of each district was taken to make a total sample size of 256 oldaged women respondents. The objectives of the study were to know the nature of psychological problems and the level of psychological problems along with socio-economic factors associated with psychological problems. The psychological problems among elderly women were found significantly (p ≤0.01, Z = 7.69) higher in rural areas (40.45). The level of association was found 'high' among the elderly women having 'large' family size (47.8%) in urban areas. In rural areas, a significant association was found among the elderly women having 'small' family size (34.4%) with a Chi-square statistic 2 = 49.52 at = 0.01 level. The level of association between age and geriatric scale was found 'high' (53.7%) among the elderly women having 'large' family size living in rural areas.

Keywords

psychological problems, social problems, aged women, rural areas, urban areas

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