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Prospects of Women Construction Workers in Tamil Nadu, South India

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  • Annette Barnabas

    (Annette Barnabas is Head of the Department of Management Studies, M.A.M. College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli 621 105, India. E-mail: anncliff123@rediffmail.com)

  • Joseph Anbarasu D.

    (Joseph Anbarasu D. is Associate Professor in Commerce at Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Triuchirapalli 620 017, India. E-mail: joetrichy@yahoo.com)

  • Clifford Paul S.

    (Clifford Paul S. is Head of the M.A.M. B School, Tiruchirapalli 621 105. India. E-mail: gcliff.clifford@gmail.com)

Abstract

The construction sector is one of the largest employers of women next to agriculture in India. This article analyses the data from a large sample of men and women construction workers, and proposes ways to empower women workers. Most of them are very poor and destitute, face harassment at both home and workplace and do the heaviest work. This study suggests training for women as masons to equalise their opportunities.

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  • Annette Barnabas & Joseph Anbarasu D. & Clifford Paul S., 2011. "Prospects of Women Construction Workers in Tamil Nadu, South India," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 18(2), pages 217-235, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:18:y:2011:i:2:p:217-235
    DOI: 10.1177/097152151101800204
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