Impact of employment on women empowerment
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Date
2014
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CCSHAU
Abstract
The study was conducted in Hisar city, Haryana state. From Hisar city , a sample of 100 working
women from different professions i.e.20 each working as school teachers, college lecturers, doctors,
nurses and clerks both in public and private sectors were selected randomly. Majority of the
respondents were found to be working by choice (88.00%).77.00 percent respondents hand over their
salary to their husbands.73.00 percent respondents were found in high level of decision-making. 93.00
respondents were taking independent decision on purchasing for themselves. Whereas decisions
regarding house repair and construction (84.00%), and education of children (81.00%) were taken
jointly with husbands. Majority of the respondents had freedom to visit local market and applying for
new job .Further results revealed that majority of the respondents were involved in making decision
related to family financial issues. None of the respondents were found to be in favour of violence
against women. 52.00 percent respondents were found in category of high level of empowerment
index .Majority of the respondents perceived that they have become more confident, progressive and
their self esteem has increased and their recognition at workplace and in the society has increased.
Overall perception level of the respondents was high (74.00%). The respondents having higher level
of education, less no. of children in the family, more service experience and from service class were
found to be comparatively more empowered on all the indicators of women empowerment. Education
of the respondents, family size, spouse age difference, family occupation and income of the
respondents were found to be positively and significantly correlated with perception of the respondents
about their empowerment.
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Manpower, Biological phenomena, Economics, Participation, Marketing, Economic systems, Sampling, self help, Accounts, Imports