Socio-Economic Status of Women: A Case Study of Mudikuwa VDC- 5, Parbat

Abstract

The status of women is an important factor affecting the socio- economic development of a country. In most societies there are differences and inequalities between men and women in responsibilities assigned, activities undertaken access to and control over resources as well as decision making opportunities. This discrimination creates social injustices which has negative impact on social and economic development. From the various studies it is found that women have suppressed by their male counterparts and their status in low due to their backwardness in many cases. So, low status of women has become serious problem to society and the nation. Women should get equal role in decision–making and opportunity in each and every sectors of development for this it is important to explore their present status and roles, responsibilities, decision-making power and problems. It is equally important to find out the participation in economic activity, education and access to resources. This present study Socio-Economic Status of Women: A Case Study of Mudikuwa VDC- 5, Parbat is based on primary information collected from the field survey. This study displays the role in household work, participation in education, economic activity and decision- making. It also explores the attitudes of women on ownership of property rights. The outcome of the study helps in formulation and implementation and appropriate policy and action programs by development workers. This study shows that majority of women have been deprived from the role, responsibility and decision making on economic and education while decision making is very low in every sector. In totality, women have low status in society and they are deprived form various facilities and opportunities. They have low access to resources. Gender inequality is persisting deeply in our society. Unless and until women are in the mainstream of development, the goal of social justice,equity and sustainable development will be unfulfilled dream. Therefore, we should empower or emancipate the women to develop their status with proper policies and programmes.