Indigenous women’s work roles and decision-making capacity: A case study on Bargarh block of Bargarh District, Odisha

BHANUMATI BISWAL; Pabitra Kumar Das; Pankajini Patra; Subash Nandibadi; Sabyasachi Mallik

doi:10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2038

Indigenous women’s work roles and decision-making capacity: A case study on Bargarh block of Bargarh District, Odisha

Author(s)	Ms. BHANUMATI BISWAL, Dr. Pabitra Kumar Das, Ms. Pankajini Patra, Mr. Subash Nandibadi, Mr. Sabyasachi Mallik
Country	India
Abstract	Indian women have traditionally fulfilled multifaceted roles within their families and communities, contributing across economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Particularly, tribal women are often deeply involved in family and community economic activities, playing a vital role in sustaining and enriching tribal life. However, limited family support frequently impedes their potential to advance further. This study explores the lives of the tribal women in Birmal, Nileswar, Chakarkend, and Dhanger panchayats located in the Bargarh District, Odisha. By focusing on the Tribal women, the research aims to analyze their contributions to household responsibilities, active engagement in economic activities, and empowerment within the broader context of tribal society. Additionally, the study examines the socioeconomic challenges faced by these women, providing insight into the factors that influence their economic and social status. Data collection includes a combination of primary sources, such as surveys, interviews, and observations, and secondary sources, including books, journals, and magazines. The sample comprises 100 women between the ages of 25 and 45, offering a focused view of this demographic's specific experiences and aspirations. The research finds that the women are courageous and determined as they have encountered numerous challenges in their different epochs of family life; nevertheless, they efficiently handle the situation, and major financial support to their family comes from them.
Keywords	Indigenous women, Work roles, decision-making, Empowerment, Bargarh district.
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2038
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbbz79

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