Status of Industrial Women Workers in Ludhiana District of Punjab

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Authors: Amandeep Kaur, Atinder Pal Kaur, Amit Guleria and Amanpreet Kaur

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Abstract

Over the past century, women’s roles in industrial sectors have changed dramatically, supporting both social change and economic expansion. However, gender differences still exist in terms of pay, opportunity, and working conditions despite these developments. Thus, the present study has been planned to examine socio-economic aspects of women’s empowerment through their participation in industry in Ludhiana district of Punjab. A sample of 120 women working in industry in rural areas of Ludhiana was taken into consideration. The study revealed that industry work led to increased work hours, savings, reduced debt, and improved decision-making. This positive change in industry work participation is reduced reliance on money lenders and economically self-sufficient. In contrast, women faced a double burden, long working hours and poor working conditions in the industry. There is a need to create a safe working environment and empower women workers via training, fair legislation and workplace reforms.

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