SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA: EVIDENCE FROM A TRIBAL SOCIETY IN NORTH EAST INDIA

Limboo, Ajoy and Karki, Mondira (2024): SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA: EVIDENCE FROM A TRIBAL SOCIETY IN NORTH EAST INDIA. Published in: , Vol. 2, (October 2025): pp. 14-17.

Abstract

Through a sociocultural lens, this study explores the roles, rights, and difficulties faced by women in Assamese tribal tribes. Women frequently occupy special roles in the family and community in Assam, where a sizable section of the population is from indigenous cultures. Despite the fact that many Assamese tribal communities have historically offered more gender equality than non-tribal societies, women continue to confront barriers in areas such as political involvement, economic opportunity, and education. This study emphasizes the intricate relationship between tradition, modernity, and outside factors on women's position by drawing on anthropological data and current polls.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Women, Tribal, North East India
• Subjects: Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology > Z13 - Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology ; Social and Economic Stratification

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