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April to June 2026 Article ID: NSS10003 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:9 Download: 0 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Social Conditions of Working Women in the Unorganised Sector: A Study of Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Bhawna Shrimali
Research Scholar (Economics) Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Udaipur (Raj.)Prof. Paras Jain
Professor and Head (Economics) Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Udaipur (Raj.)
Abstract: Women working in the
unorganised sector contribute significantly to household welfare and social
development. However, they frequently experience limited educational
opportunities, inadequate social security, poor workplace facilities, and restricted
participation in household decision-making. This study examines the social
conditions of women workers in the unorganised sector in Udaipur district,
Rajasthan. Primary data were collected from 270 women across Girwa, Badgaon,
and Gogunda, covering agricultural labour and animal husbandry, daily wage
employment, and street vending. The study examines educational status, family
structure, health, workplace communication, violence and harassment, domestic
responsibilities, menstrual hygiene, digital-device use, and household
decision-making. The findings highlight limited educational attainment and
continuing constraints on women's participation in major financial decisions.
The Women Social Status Index (WSSI), calculated using six indicators, is 43.33
out of 100, indicating a medium level of social status under the study's
classification. The study recommends improved education, vocational training,
healthcare, workplace safety, financial literacy, and awareness of social
security programmes to strengthen women's social position.
