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Silkworm Rearing by Rural Women in Karnataka

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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)

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.

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  • G.S. Geetha & R. Indira, 2011. "Silkworm Rearing by Rural Women in Karnataka," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 18(1), pages 89-102, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:18:y:2011:i:1:p:89-102
    DOI: 10.1177/097152151001800105
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