SOUTH INDIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Assessing The Level of Agricultural Development Among the Hill States of India
Get PDFThe geographically isolated hill states of India are some of the most backward states of India in terms of economic development. Having limited access to national and international markets, agricultural development becomes very essential for the economic growth of these regions. The present paper seeks to study the regional variations in agricultural development considering certain key indicators relevant to the study area. In this work, various indices have been prepared using several variables, related to the indexes. The Z-score standardization method has been incorporated by standardizing the variables and finally preparation of a composite index, which ultimately reflects the agricultural disparity among the hill states. The results show considerable development in North Indian hilly states while agricultural development is very low in the northeast Indian states, especially Sikkim, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh
Irrigation and Labour under the Colonial Raj: Labour Regimes in Godavary and Kistna Delta from 1845-1930
Get PDFIrrigation is a method of producing or increasing fertility in soils by an artificial supply of water. The Irrigation works administered by the government may be divided into three main classes. In the first of these come what were technically known as 'major works', the outlay which was met from imperial funds. These include the great delta systems in the deltas of Godavari, Kistna, Penneru, and Kaveri, and other important undertakings such as the Kurnool-Cuddapah canal and Periar Project. The delta systems depend upon great masonry Anicuts or Dams, which had been thrown across the rivers at the head of the deltas, and consisted of a network of channels to distribute the water so rendered available. The second class of irrigation works was financed from provincial funds for minor works. It include chiefly the systems dependent upon the dams across the rivers and few tanks and artificial reservoirs. The third class included thousands of smaller channels and tanks throughout the presidency, for which no capital accounts were kept. The clearance of smaller channels and similar petty repairs were generally carried out by the cultivators themselves, by what was called Kudi-Maramat or customary labour. The presence of numerically strong labour force is generally attributed to the establishment and gradual growth of organized industry in 19th century India. The foremost concern of in this study would be to intensely research the contours and conditions of informality inherent in the working of the labourers associated with the irrigation works under Raj. The massive irrigational projects under the Raj was the perennial occurances of the famines and the resultant economic exigencies
Gender and Parenting: The possibilities in Gender-Neutral Upbringing
Get PDFIn light of current cultural dynamics, this review paper investigates the viability and ramifications of gender-neutral parenting. The introduction briefly discusses the complex relationship between gender and parenting techniques. The context stresses the negative social effects of maintaining traditional gender roles in parenting and the rise of gender-neutral parenting as a viable alternative. The paper lays out a methodical approach with the intention of thoroughly analyzing this occurrence. The methodology section describes how relevant sources were chosen, taking into account a timeline from 2003 to 2023. Specific keywords pertaining to the gender-neutral parenting discourse from educational psychology, gender studies, and sociology have been incorporated. By highlighting the difficulty of challenging ingrained gender stereotypes in parenting, the findings section captures the essence of gender-neutral parenting’s promise. The study’s shortcomings, such as the dynamic and changing character of society perspectives, are acknowledged while highlighting the important implications for children’s overall development. The following recommendations call for greater parental awareness, education, and support systems and the inclusion of gender-neutral discourse in textbooks. The research’s novelty resides in thoroughly examining the potential and difficulties of gender-neutral parenting within the context of shifting cultural expectations. With a view to paving the way for a more just and inclusive upbringing for future generations, this review paper contributes to our understanding of the transformative effects of gender-neutral parenting. The study fills a research void by delving into the nuances of gender-neutral parenting and its broader social ramifications, laying the framework for future research into changing conventional parenting practices
Impact of Dietary Intervention Program on Nutritional Knowledge of Adolescent Girls in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir
Get PDFAdolescents need excellent nutrition both to develop to their complete ability and to lower their hazard of developing weight problems and persistent illnesses in early life and also later in life. Lack of nutritional knowledge can lead to deficiency diseases in addition to predisposing them to the hazard of obesity and weight problems. The present study thus aimed to assess the nutritional knowledge of adolescent girls and also implement dietary intervention program to improve their diet related habits and practices. A total of 400 adolescent girls were randomly take from various government and private schools of District Srinagar of J&K . The results of the study indicated that the diets of majority of girls were adequate in calories, proteins, fats, vitamin C, however were found deficient in iron and calcium. Nutrition education was given to the girls which not only increased their intakes of micronutrients but also increased their diet related knowledge. Mean nutritional knowledge scores increased significantly from 4.93 to 9.18. schools can adopt this information to the benefit of most vulnerable group and include a special curriculum on food and nutritio
Experience of Menopausal Problems in North Karnataka: A Mixed Research
Get PDFThe study was conducted with an object of to study the menopausal problems experienced by middle aged women using a mixed methods approach. QUAN-qual mixed research method design was used with full informed consent from participants. In first phase of the study prevalence was conducted by door-to-door survey from 9512 middle aged women from Dharwad and Bagalkote districts of North Karnataka. In second phase quantitative study was conducted by using Menopause Rating Scale to assess the levels of menopausal problems experienced by 480 working and non-working women including rural and urban areas. In third phase qualitative study was conducted among 12 menopausal women were purposively selected for the study included three women who attended natural menopause and three women who underwent hysterectomy. The findings of the study reported that, the mean age at menopause was 46.21±1.92 years and age at which menopausal symptoms started was 36.43±2.75 years, 2/3rd of respondents experienced joint and muscular discomfort while nearly half (37-50%) of them had hot flushes along with these somatic problems 40-60 per cent of them suffered from irritability and mental exhaustion. Rural working and urban non-working women reported more menopausal problems. The study concludes that there is need for intervention programmes for menopausal women to cope better with menopausal changes
Analysis Of Metacognition and Its Relation with Study Habit for Educational Growth in Male and Female Students
Get PDFPresent article tries to bring into focus the role of metacognition in shaping their study habits based on gender. The developmental characteristics in male and female students generally vary in multiple dimensions such as physical dimensions, moral dimensions and emotional dimension. Gender stereotypes (i.e., differences in how we think men and women are) or actual gender differences (i.e., men and women are actually different in some abilities) can all contribute to differences between males and females. There is a possibility that this difference impacts the way they learn and adopt specific study habits. In the same way, the metacognition or their own knowledge of how they are learning can also be different between male and female students. Metacognition and study habit if found related students can be guided effectively to take up proper study habits suiting their need. To analyze and understand the inter relation between metacognition and study habit an investigation was carried out on undergraduate level students of Cotton University, Assam using two scales namely Meta Cognitive Skills Scale (MCSS-GMS) developed by Prof. Madhu Gupta and Ms. Suman and Study Habits Inventory (SHI-PS) developed by M.N. Palsane, and Anuradha Sharma. Following that, the test results were assessed using the Pearson's correlation test and the Z score test. Results revealed the gender-based differences in these areas and indicated underlying factors for the same.
Are the Working Women in the Organized Sector Economically Empowered? A Discussion on the Working Women in Kolkata, India
Get PDFA Sustainable development of a city, following the Agenda 2030, depends on the how the economy, society, environment economically empowering women. The right or the power of women to make decisions regarding the utilization of financial resources is indirectly beneficial to develop their selves, families and then communities (Care, 2024). Following Golla et al., 2016 economic empowerment of women is one of the best methods to reach their full potential as it benefits the family and also the economy as a whole. According to Pereznieto and Taylor (2014), economic empowerment encompasses four primary areas: power within, power to, power over, and power with. Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) includes access to money and property, control over income and the authority to make decisions. The measurement of women economic empowerment is not only difficult and multifaceted, but these characteristics also appear in various ways in various cultural contexts (Zhongming et al 2020). To analyze scenario of the economic decision-making in respect of sustainable development the primary objective of this study is to estimate the Women Economic Empowerment index (WEEI) for the working women engaged in the organized sector in Kolkata, India. A predesigned questionnaire, based on the variables selected from literature review, is used to collect the primary data. WEEI is calculated following the Human Development Index (HDI). Work experience, age, years of education, marital status, income has positive impact on WEEI in Kolkata, India
Predictors Of Private Expenditure on School Education in Telangana
Get PDFThis article investigates predictors associated with private expenditure on school education for children aged 6 to 14 in Telangana, India, utilizing unit-level data from the National Sample Survey (NSS) 75th round (2017-2018). The research employs an analytical framework rooted in household expenditure functions. Multiple linear regression analysis identifies predictors of private educational expenditure, shedding light on socio-economic dynamics impacting educational financing. Results indicate significant associations between private spending and several factors. Household consumer expenditure and child age positively correlate with private spending, while Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) exhibit negative associations. Additionally, private coaching positively impacts private educational expenditure. However, factors such as Other Backward Class (OBC), gender, rural residence, and minority status show no significant influence. Contrary to national trends, Telangana displays insignificant gender bias in educational spending. Despite elementary education being free, unequal spending persists based on socio-economic conditions. Economically disadvantaged families, those opting for government schools, STs, and SCs exhibit lower private expenditure. Notably, gender, rural residence, and OBC status, significant nationally, bear no relevance in Telangana's context
Measuring Short Food Supply Chain Sustainability: A Survey on Consumer Satisfaction Through Qualitative Approach
Get PDFShort food supply chains are essential for building strong relationships between regional producers and customers, promoting sustainability, supporting local economies, and guaranteeing easy access to premium, fresh goods. However, the mismatch between producer supply and consumer demand presents difficulties for this vital industry, preventing it from reaching its full potential for development (Cirone et al., 2023). Increased focus on sustainability in food chains has come from a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, policy officials, researchers, consumers, and food producers. The fact that short food supply chain (SFSC) efforts have grown significantly and provide an alternative to the globalized food chains that are now common in the food business is further proof of this growing interest (Paciarotti& Torregiani, 2021).The objective of this study is to explore consumer awareness and satisfaction regarding short food supply chains. The research methodology employed a simple random sampling technique to collect data from respondents in Coimbatore city through surveys. The collected data were analyzed using simple percentage analysis, factor analysis using SPSS, and path analysis via AMOS. The study aims to measure the sustainability of short food supply chains by exploring consumer satisfaction qualitatively. The findings provide insights into the effectiveness of local food systems in meeting consumer expectations and promoting sustainable practices
Hindi Films: Portrayal of Muslims as ‘Other’ in 21st Century Historicals
Get PDFRepresentation of religion in cinema has been a relevant subject for investigation by film historians of the Indian subcontinent. This article tries to evaluate the content of some of the movies based on the Medieval Period produced in the 21st Century, starting with Jaanisar and ending with Tanahaji. The article's basic argument is that in the films based on medieval history of India, filmmakers try to project the issues and problems concerning Muslims but ultimately stereotype them by describing them as debauch nawabs, trustworthy friends and villains. In popular culture, they are portrayed as ‘Others’ and represented according to society’s dominant notions. The article examines how films often depart from reality to reconstruct a mythical past