Role of women in household decision making (a case study of Hansposha VDC, Sunsari)

Abstract

The present research makes an effort to analyze the role of women in decision making process of households. The specific objectives of this study are to explore the socio - economic status of women in the study area along with the comparison of the participation level of working women (those women who are economically active, have a continual source of income and who provide economic contribution to their family) and non-working women ( House-wives) in household decision making and also to find out the factors that affect their decision making in household affairs. Hence, this study is an attempt to study the power and participation level of women in Household decision making. The study also covered the factors that affect the decision making

level of women in their households. Majority of women reported that education is the most affecting factor that influences their decision making power. Similarly, it is found that the economic status of women also has a positive role in their decision-making. Social norms are also such factors. However, it is found that non working

women are more pressurized by social norms and tradition than working women This thesis is composed of five chapters and each chapter is divided into necessary headings and sub-headings. Chapter I represents introduction of the study, objectives of the study, limitation of the study etc. Chapter II has covered by literature review and chapter III has described the methodology of the research. Chapter IV has included analysis and interpretation of the data and chapter V has covered findings and recommendation of the research. Then, the references and appendixes have mentioned on the research work.