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Volume 7 Issue 1
January-February 2025
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Gender Inequality in Livelihood Choice
Author(s) | NILU DAS |
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Country | India |
Abstract | Livelihood is defined as a means of living. It refers to the capabilities and activities of an individual to use assets, which include both material and social resources. Livelihood often encompasses income, as well as social institutions, gender relations, and property rights required to support and sustain a certain standard of living. Access to and benefits derived from social and public services provided by the state, such as education, health services, and other infrastructure are also associated with livelihood. Sustainable livelihood programs seek to create long-lasting solutions. In a patriarchal society like India, livelihood opportunities are often gendered. The practice is prevalent in both urban and rural societies. Women are ascribed a secondary position in the job market. However at the same time some jobs are considered to be women specific. The present study through review of literature tries to understand the concept of livelihood; identify the causes of bifurcation of livelihood; and analyses the advantages and disadvantages of bifurcation of livelihood in Indian context. Economic independence is important for an individual as well as the society. In India we often come across gendered bifurcation of livelihood. The main causes of such discrimination include unequal access to natural resources and other productive resources, unequal access to finance, technology, and knowledge; discriminatory social, cultural, and legal norms and practices; and capacity gaps for women. Along with many disadvantages such bifurcation has been found to be of advantage to some women who cannot unbind themselves from social norms. Professions like teaching and nursing are often considered to be women specific. Women also feel safe and dedicate themselves in these professions. |
Keywords | Keyword, Gender inequality, livelihood, choice |
Field | Sociology > Education |
Published In | Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025 |
Published On | 2025-01-16 |
Cite This | Gender Inequality in Livelihood Choice - NILU DAS - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35242 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35242 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/g82gqd |
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