PREDICAMENT OF WOMEN IN THE AGRICULTURE

Abstract

Agriculture workers are often those who are unable to get regular jobs in the remunerative formal sector on account of their low level of education and skills. This paper tries to bring out the predicament of women in agriculture pinpointing the benefits of women going to agriculture work, women exposure and economic exposure from the job. The researcher applied percentage analysis and Factor analysis to interpret the result. The sample group is rural based, low income group, well experienced but fairly satisfied with the work. The study reveals that the benefits of women going to agriculture work such as empowerment, independence and decision making. It is suggested that proper legal protection like social security and pension will brighten their lives to raise their livelihood