Marginals within the marginalised: Exploring the changes in occupational pattern among Adivasi women in the context of land alienation in India

John Kujur, Udaya S Mishra, S. Irudaya Rajan and Hrushikesh Mallick

World Development, 2024, vol. 182, issue C

Abstract: This study examines the changes in occupational patterns and addresses the problem of transitioning from paid activities to unpaid activities among Adivasi women in the context of land alienation. We use data sources, viz. the 50th and 68th rounds of Employment and Unemployment Survey, the Periodic Labour Force Survey (2022–23) and the Time Use Survey (2019) of the NSSO. We apply simple descriptive statistics, binary and multinomial logistic regression models to derive reasonable inferences. The study reveals that between 1993–94 and 2011–12, Adivasi women’s labour force participation has declined more when compared to women from other social groups. However, between 2011–12 and 2023–24, their participation has increased which can be attributed to increase in their participation in unpaid family labour and own account works. The study deduces that landholding size determines their participation in the labour market, and quality of occupations. Larger landholding size is an enabling factor which enhances the propensity of Adivasi women to take up better-paid occupations, while lower landholding size increases the risk of taking up either employment in precarious occupations or unpaid domestic duties. The findings reinforce the argument that landholdings play a crucial role among Adivasis in maintaining the relative egalitarian values in their society. Finally, this study suggests measures to improve the LFPR of Adivasi women and the quality of their employment.

Keywords: Adivasi women; Land alienation; LFPR; Domestic duties; Precarious occupations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106715

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