Socio-Economic Impact of Community Organizations on Rural Women (A Case Study of Chainpur VDC,Chitwan)

Abstract

This study is done in Chainpur VDC of Chitwan District to study on impact of community organizations on women. This area is located in east part of Chitwan district. Out of 10 COs only 10 COs are chosen randomly. All wards are taken in this study. This study includes only female population who are involved in community organizations. The total sample size is 50. The main objectives of the study area: To find out socio-economic status of women who involve in the community organization. To find out the impact of community organization on poverty reduction through women empowerment. To examine the role of women in community organizations. Descriptive with quantitative research design is used. Similarly, interview and observation method are used as the main tools and techniques of study. Both primary and secondary resources are used to gain required data. Simple Random sampling technique is used as the sampling process to select total 50 respondents from all women member of COs in VDC. This study has found some conclusion and findings. Still the socio-economic status of women in the VDC is in backward stage. Early marriage is a great problem in the community. Literacy rate of women in the VDC is found weak. A few community organizations members are found educated and they are found participating active role in COs. Traditional behaviors are seen in early women. The Situation of gender discrimination in the VDC is higher which is a great barrier of socio-economic development of community. Majority of women of the VDC are found poor. Though some are found sufficient but many are found lack of resources to fulfill basic needs, lack of education, lack of awareness and lack of access. So, although the VDC is located near Parsa bazar some of special educational programs and providing occupation of women are needed for the peoples of Chainpur VDC through active role of COs.