Impact of Male Migration on Level of Mobility of Women in Rural Society

Abstract

Bihar is second on the list of states from where most migrant labourers go to other countries. The incidence of migration is higher for the backward districts of North Bihar, in comparison with the better off districts of south Bihar. The main factors contributing to the migration of people from their place to the another place of destination located within and outside states, is expectation of higher income and better prospects of employment which ultimately determine the quality of life Laruelle (2007) observed that due to migration, women gain more authority in household management. They have to perform housekeeping, take care of children, and work to earn additional income. Mendola and Carletto (2009) reported that having a migrant abroad decreased paid female labour supply, but increased unpaid work. But women with male migration experience were more likely to engaged in self-employment and to a lesser degree unpaid work. So over time, male migration influences women’s employment status and income-earning capacity which may lead to increased bargaining power and empowerment. Very few studies have been done on impact of male migration level of mobility of women in rural society. Keeping in view of all above facts, the present study is International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 04 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com