Silkworm Rearing by Rural Women in Karnataka

G.S. Geetha and R. Indira
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G.S. Geetha: G.S. Geetha is Scientist at the Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI), Central Silk Board, Government of India, Srirampura, Manandavadi Road, Mysore, Karnataka. E-mail: geethashivaram@yahoo.com
R. Indira: R. Indira is Professor at Department of Sociology, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka. E-mail: indiraramarao@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 2011, vol. 18, issue 1, 89-102

Abstract: Silkworm rearing is an important source of livelihood for rural women in Karnataka, South India. It means financial security, increased socioeconomic status, increased control over decision-making and the opportunity to save and spend. The women are self-employed, carry out silkworm rearing in the vicinity of or in their own homesteads with a known peer group, which helps them to balance both household and economic activity. Recognition of rural women as major contributors towards silk production and improvement of service delivery to them is the need of the hour.

Keywords: Women’s participation; women’s empowerment; silkworm rearing; silk/mulberry/cocoon market (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1177/097152151001800105

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