Women Empowerment
Kanthawork: A Pathway to Women Empowerment in Rural Bengal in India
By: SWASTIKA MUKHERJEE – Kantha work is a traditional form of hand embroidery from rural, undivided Bengal, particularly practiced by women. Kantha workers used to do this embroidery during their leisure time for a very nominal wage. This craft remains very popular in the rural areas of West Bengal and has the potential to enter…
Between Conformity and Resistance: Women’s organization in the state of Arunachal Pradesh
By: ZILPHA A. MODI – In the predominantly tribal region of Arunachal Pradesh, women’s organizations are often heralded as symbols of social progress, development, and empowerment. However, the mere presence of women in these organizations is sometimes oversimplified as an indication of the elevated status of tribal women, obscuring the nuanced realities of their struggles.…
Local Community Participation in Ecotourism: Empowering Forest-Dependent & Indigenous Communities in Kerala, India
economic opportunities, Ecotourism, employment opportunities, Empowerment, forest-dependent and indigenous communities, local community participation, Rural Development, social welfare, Women EmpowermentBy: GEORGE ALEXANDER, LIJO P. GEORGE, M. S. JAYAKUMAR – – Ecotourism is a form of tourism based on nature, aimed at observing, learning, and appreciating both natural and cultural environments. It promotes the sustainable conservation of ecosystems and benefits local communities. In Kerala, ecotourism provides a variety of experiences that include adventure and relaxation.…
Empowerment of women through Self Help Group (SHG): An anthropological study
By: ASHIM DAS, ANANYA HOTA, DIPAK KUMAR MIDYA, RATAN K. SAMANTA – The empowerment of women is one of the central issues in the process of development of countries in all over the world. India has a glorious tradition of recognizing the importance of empowering women over several centuries now. In recent decades, empowerment of…