Women's Participation in Financial Decisions in Rural and Urban Haryana

Ruchi; Vinod  Kumari; Subhash Chander; Joginder Singh Malik; Suman Ghalawat

doi:10.48165/IJEE.2024.60209

Authors

Ruchi CCSHAU, Hisar
Vinod Kumari CCSHAU, Hisar
Subhash Chander CCSHAU, Hisar
Joginder Singh Malik CCSHAU, Hisar
Suman Ghalawat CCSHAU, Hisar

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2024.60209

Keywords:

Working Women, Non-Working Women, Employment, Decision Making, Financial Matters

Abstract

Women the silent architects of society, weave the fabric of families and communities. Their influence extends far beyond the confines of their homes, shaping the very essence of progress.In the intricate dance of life; women’s decisions resonate powerfully in the realm of financial activities. By empowering women to actively participate in economic matters, we bridge long standing gaps and pave the way for collective growth. India, a tapestry of diversity, thrives when its women thrive. Their financial literacy becomes the compass guiding us toward prosperity and the investment not only in their well-being but also in their knowledge, is required. Keeping this in view, the study was carried out on a sample size of 256 respondents in the districts of Hisar and Kaithal during 2023. The study was on the working and non-working women of Haryana. The results showed that working and non-working women of rural area had less involvement in financial matters as compared to urban women. Among the non-working women, more than one- third of the respondents took decisions independently related to purchase of clothes, purchase of daily food articles and purchase of utensils.

Author Biographies

Ruchi, CCSHAU, Hisar

Research scholar,

Department of Sociology,

CCSHAU, Hisar.
Vinod Kumari, CCSHAU, Hisar

Professor & Head

Department of Sociology,

CCSHAU, Hisar
Subhash Chander, CCSHAU, Hisar

Assistant Professor

Department of Sociology

CCSHAU, Hisar
Joginder Singh Malik, CCSHAU, Hisar

Professor,

Department of Extension Management

CCSHAU, Hisar.

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