Search: “gender”

Abstract In India, internal migration for domestic work has emerged as a major form of feminised labour mobility, closely linked to the burgeoning impacts of climate change in affected areas, social marginalisation, and rural agrarian crises. The evidence from cyclone-affected coasts of West Bengal, floodplains of Assam, tribal tracts of Jharkhand, drought-affected Bundelkhand, and climate-affected […]

The structural foundation of our socio-economic system is built on an unequal footing between the genders. Yet, when it comes to an existential crisis like climate change, we are confused regarding women’s increased vulnerability (H.X. Goh, 2012). Climate change is now perceived as an active threat to humanity (United Nations, 2021), and whether willingly or […]

Introduction A significant amount of research has been focused on Female Labour Force Participation in the Indian context, which has pushed the boundaries of existing knowledge on labour theories (Mahajan and Ramaswami, 2017; Klasen and Pieters, 2015; Chen,1995; Boserup, 1970). As these studies indicate, gendered inequalities in labour are not a monolith and can creep […]

While the Female Labour Force Participation in the country is seeing a steady growth over the past few years, the number of women moving out of the workforce for multiple reasons including domestic and caregiving duties is considerably high.

Introduction India is now the fifth-largest economy globally, with a plan to expand it to a five trillion-dollar economy by 2027. This growth trajectory is driven by robust infrastructure, an evolving digital landscape, and a surge in entrepreneurial activity. A cornerstone of this economic growth is the startup ecosystem, which is flourishing like never before. […]

Introduction Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) has emerged as a vital tool in addressing gender disparities, by embedding gender considerations into fiscal policies and transforming resource allocation for women-centric programs. Introduced in India in 2005-06, GRB marked a shift from the “Women in Development” approach to a broader “Gender and Development” perspective. The National Institute of Public […]

Most discussions surrounding ‘Naari Shakti’ (women’s power) have focused on one term: the Gender Budget. Headlines across news channels claim a massive increase in the gender budget—from ₹2.38 lakh crores in 2023-24 to ₹3.27 lakh crores under the 2024-25 Union Budget—an increase of ₹89,000 crores, or 37%. But what do these numbers mean? Compared to […]

Introduction  The social and economic emancipation of women cannot be discussed without one of the critical elements which continues to enable this change—mobility. This paper explores the concept of spatial mobility as experienced by women in urban and rural spaces, and draws connections with institutional measures undertaken through gender-based reservations in public transportation in the […]

Introduction When we think of the term “forced eviction”, it often leads to a visual characterisation of something violent, including the use of physical force or encompassing an ensuing struggle. It is formally defined as “the permanent or temporary removal against the will of individuals, families, and /or communities from the homes and/or land which […]

Abstract This article delves into the need for horizontal reservation for transgender individuals in India, particularly after the recent Madras High Court judgement. It examines the concept, distinguishing it from vertical reservation, explains its rationale for advancing transgender rights, and discusses the limitations of vertical reservation. The paper also provides insights into the current state […]

Author: Yamin Chowdhary Editors: Riya Singh Rathore and Soumya Singhal Water Seekers’ Fellow 2021 – SPRF India and Living Waters Museum Traditionally, the hijra households in parts of India follow unique kinship patterns based on the principle of discipleship. Abandoned by their biological families and society for not following the gender assigned to them at […]

INTRODUCTION Phrases like ‘remote work’ or ‘work from home’ are primarily found in conjunction with the pandemic-induced ‘new normal’. It is generally assumed that the origin of the work-from-home employment relationship lies solely in the pandemic. However, when evaluated from a gendered perspective, work from home emerges as neither a novelty nor a temporary make-shift […]

ABSTRACT In the North-Eastern states of India, where ethnic violence and separatist movements repeatedly disrupt the lives of civilians, gendered roles during and post-conflict become increasingly visible. With warfare creating new security challenges, women face the struggle to not only provide for themselves and their family but also their community at large. The general lack […]

ABSTRACT Women’s financial inclusion improves their agency while also impacting their growth and productivity. With the advent of Digital India, the term ‘financial inclusion’ has been highly associated with digital financial services. The Covid-19 pandemic may have propelled the adoption and usage of technology and expedited India’s digital transformation. The goal of making financial services […]