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Qeios, Nov 13, 2023
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the political developments in India, spanning fro... more This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the political developments in India, spanning from ancient times to the present day. The first section of the paper delves into the historical context of alcohol consumption and its profound socio-cultural implications in ancient India. It explores how alcohol was intertwined with the social fabric, varying across different cultural and caste groups. The second part of the paper focuses on the more recent political dynamics in Tamil Nadu, specifically examining the period from 2016 to 2017 when the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) partially rolled back the prohibition on alcohol in response to widespread protests. Over the last five decades, Tamil Nadu has been predominantly under the rule of two Dravidian parties, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and AIADMK. These parties have alternated between enforcing total prohibition and permitting alcohol consumption. The unique political landscape in the state is characterized by the influence of the alcohol industry as a strategic tool for garnering votes. The paper highlights that both parties have vested interests in the alcohol business, making it a complex issue for effective prohibition. For total prohibition to be successfully implemented, a government must establish robust enforcement measures and create essential healthcare and de-addiction infrastructure. The interplay between politics, economics, and social implications in this context is explored in depth in this paper.
Journal of Human Rights and Social Work
COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic of the twenty-first century. It has created a huge burden o... more COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic of the twenty-first century. It has created a huge burden on society. More specifically, it has turned into one of the health risks that threaten to undermine societal order in general. The global effort to save humanity from this public health crisis is heavily reliant on professional social workers. According to the study's qualitative findings and perspectives on social workers' experiences in the health sector, the COVID-19 response is addressed. This study explores the function and difficulties faced by frontline social workers through an empirical phenomenological approach. Primary data for this study was gathered from 20 social workers from the leading healthcare institutions in Tamil Nadu using purposive and snowball sampling. The study focuses on three key conclusions, including the requirement for interdisciplinary expertise to address the multifaceted effects of pandemics, perceived difficulties in pandemic practice, and obstacles in service provision. The report offers recommendations for advancing social work initiatives as a conclusion. It also explains how modern social work may benefit healthcare facilities better in the fight against the pandemic.
Asian Review of Social Sciences
The world’s demographic situation reveals how rapidly the population of the elderly is ageing. De... more The world’s demographic situation reveals how rapidly the population of the elderly is ageing. Despite developed and emerging countries, the old population around the world is a worrying trend. According to a United Nations demographic estimate, there may be 1,171 million elderly people worldwide in 2025. Additionally, for the first time ever, the world’s elderly population will outnumber its young population. According to the 2011 Census of India, 5.5% of the country’s population would be 65 years of age or older, with a male population of 30, 831, 190 and a female population of 33, 998, 613. Although there are numerous disorders that affect the elderly, according to reports, their main issues are more psychological than physical. (a) To study the respondents’ demographic details (b) To examine the socio- economic status elders and document the support system of study subject. This study is based on actual data gathered from 150 respondents from six slums recognised by the TN Slum ...
Asian Review of Social Sciences, Feb 5, 2019
Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical co... more Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical community-based problem solving skills to students. The context of Service Learning at Loyola College, Chennai offers students an opportunity to explore the connections between the theoretical realm of the classroom and the practical needs of the community. In this connection, School of Service Learning at Loyola College is making the students to reflect about the experience in order to maximize the benefit of service in learning experiences. Therefore, this is an important process that links Service and academic learning. At the next level, it really motivates students to be human and also humane. Exposure to urban poor in the informal settlements of Chennai city makes undergraduate students of Loyola College to become aware about the issues faced by urban poor. Post graduate courses students gain exposure on rural interior villages which makes PG students to realize stark naked realities of the rural folk. Cognitive development is assured through formal Learning and teaching in the classroom by their respective teachers. Theoretical and Conceptual teaching could not provide holistic knowledge to students. This requirement is beautifully addressed by the School of Service Learning through its various activities and programmes with the constant guidance of professional social workers and Management.
The women residing in substandard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu a... more The women residing in substandard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu are not only economically and socially backward but also a neglected and marginalized section of society. The unhygienic environment of the slums coupled with substandard settlements bereft of basic amenities greatly compromise the health and wellbeing of the slum dwellers, especially the women. In addition, lack of proper intake of nutritional foods adversely affects their health. Since their staple diet consists of only rice, obtained from ration shop, their diet is devoid of other foods that contain essential calorie to sustain them. The study has revealed that poor health status of women was also due to marriages at an early age, resulting in early age pregnancies and improper pregnancy spacing. The study was undertaken in two slums namely Namachivayapuram and Apparao garden of Zone-8 in the corporation of Chennai. It is inferred that more than 31% of women have more than three children. A whopping 67% women delivered the first child before the age of 21, was a worrying discovery made from the study. More so, these young mothers do not get sufficient pre-natal and post-natal care to keep their heath and that of their children in an enhanced condition. It is heartening to note that no deliveries took place at their homes; instead all the deliveries were either at the government hospitals or private clinics. The environment at the government hospitals and primary health centers is quite unhygienic compared to private clinics. No woman likes the foul smell that emanates from government health care settings. The women prefer the primary health care centres for deliveries as they could hardly afford private clinics. As women are less educated their awareness standard in these matters is also very low.
TIJ's Research Journal of Economics & Business Studies - RJEBS, 2018
From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrep... more From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrepreneurship done by women is gaining so much importance and they are financially supported by the banks and given encouragement by their family members. Besides offering vocational education to women to climb the ladder of development and empowerment from their family spheres to public spheres, India has framed a policy to develop entrepreneurial skills to women. Series of training programmes imparted to women has gradually widened the horizon for economic empowerment of women. Though women contribute only one third of the economic enterprises, we could find numerous women becoming successful in entrepreneurship both in social and economic fields in India. Understanding this development, Government of India has introduced National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission in 2009. Its main role is to provide skill training, vocational education and entrepreneurship d...
The global health crisis has had a very significant impact on the international financial market ... more The global health crisis has had a very significant impact on the international financial market as a whole and on the Casablanca stock exchange in particular. VaR is a market risk measurement tool applied to the Moroccan banking sector to determine the value at risk.
Asian Review of Social Sciences
A paradigm shift from the joint family system to nuclear family, a fast changes in lifestyles, ch... more A paradigm shift from the joint family system to nuclear family, a fast changes in lifestyles, changing and fluctuating social values and the pressure of working conditions create impediment for the younger generation at present in loving and caring their elderly parents. The age-old traditional institutions in the country are not successful and sometimes failing in accommodating the needs of their elderly, it is the duty of the state to evolve good policies and design necessary programmes for the welfare of the geriatric population to keep the elderly alive and safeguard them with human dignity. It is a constitutional obligation. The present paper analyses in detail about the various policies and programmes of the elderly and how they are implemented from time to time of the various states in India. The findings show clearly about the large scale inadequacy of political economy of elderly welfare in India. The states could not do anything concretely to cater to the needs of the gro...
This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu S... more This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu State. In fact, most of the slums in the city of Chennai in general do not have proper sanitation facilities. Therefore, they attend the call of nature by going behind the bushes situated alongside railway tracks. Women prefer to go for open defecation under cover of darkness, either late in the evening or early morning. Environmental scenario in slums is usually unsafe and therefore, it is a matter of concern as it poses serious threats to the health and wellbeing of slum dwellers in general and pregnant women and lactating mothers in particular. The study brings out the reasons for the rising health problems faced by women in slums due to general environmental condition, lack of potable water supply, sanitation system and poor nutrition (Panda 1993). The study analyses various other reasons associated with poor living condition of the women and its impact on the health of the slum popul...
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, 2017
When we envisage societal transformation, there are many players who are significant in that aren... more When we envisage societal transformation, there are many players who are significant in that arena. An d the most important of the players is the youth, as they are the pillars on which every development will be buil t. They are the future who will sustain the edifice of societal transformation . Hence, we can say that youth is the fulcrum on wh ich the societal change rotates and develops. However societal changes can be made possible, only when youth in all national s ocieties are provided suitable opportunities to acquire skills, right, an d just guidance and made partners in the decision-m aking, governance and management.
International Journal for Scientific Research and Development, 2015
This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu S... more This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu State. In fact, most of the slums in the city of Chennai in general do not have proper sanitation facilities. Therefore, they attend the call of nature by going behind the bushes situated alongside railway tracks. Women prefer to go for open defecation under cover of darkness, either late in the evening or early morning. Environmental scenario in slums is usually unsafe and therefore, it is a matter of concern as it poses serious threats to the health and wellbeing of slum dwellers in general and pregnant women and lactating mothers in particular. The study brings out the reasons for the rising health problems faced by women in slums due to general environmental condition, lack of potable water supply, sanitation system and poor nutrition (Panda 1993). The study analyses various other reasons associated with poor living condition of the women and its impact on the health of the slum popul...
The women residing in sub-standard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu ... more The women residing in sub-standard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu are not only economically and socially backward but also a neglected and marginalized section of society. The unhygienic environment of the slums coupled with sub-standard settlements bereft of basic amenities greatly compromise the health and wellbeing of the slum dwellers, especially the women. In addition, lack of proper in-take of nutritional foods adversely affects their health. Since their staple diet consists of only rice, obtained from ration shop, their diet is devoid of other foods that contain essential calorie to sustain them. The study has revealed that poor health status of women was also due to marriages at an early age, resulting in early age pregnancies and improper pregnancy spacing. The study was undertaken in two slums namely Namachivayapuram and Apparao garden of Zone – 8 in the corporation of Chennai. It is inferred that more than 31% of women have more than three c...
TIJ's Research Journal of Economics & Business Studies - RJEBS, 2018
From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrep... more From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrepreneurship done by women is gaining so much importance and they are financially supported by the banks and given encouragement by their family members. Besides offering vocational education to women to climb the ladder of development and empowerment from their family spheres to public spheres, India has framed a policy to develop entrepreneurial skills to women. Series of training programmes imparted to women has gradually widened the horizon for economic empowerment of women. Though women contribute only one third of the economic enterprises, we could find numerous women becoming successful in entrepreneurship both in social and economic fields in India. Understanding this development, Government of India has introduced National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission in 2009. Its main role is to provide skill training, vocational education and entrepreneurship d...
Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical co... more Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical community-based problem solving skills to students. The context of Service Learning at Loyola College, Chennai offers students an opportunity to explore the connections between the theoretical realm of the classroom and the practical needs of the community. In this connection, School of Service Learning at Loyola College is making the students to reflect about the experience in order to maximize the benefit of service in learning experiences. Therefore, this is an important process that links Service and academic learning. At the next level, it really motivates students to be human and also humane. Exposure to urban poor in the informal settlements of Chennai city makes undergraduate students of Loyola College to become aware about the issues faced by urban poor. Post graduate courses students gain exposure on rural interior villages which makes PG students to realize stark naked realities of the rural folk. Cognitive development is assured through formal Learning and teaching in the classroom by their respective teachers. Theoretical and Conceptual teaching could not provide holistic knowledge to students. This requirement is beautifully addressed by the School of Service Learning through its various activities and programmes with the constant guidance of professional social workers and Management.
Background: Entrepreneurship mostly considered as a force of change, innovation and development i... more Background: Entrepreneurship mostly considered as a force of change, innovation and development in modern economies. At present, the term-entrepreneurship has become very popular, but not it is a known fact that all entrepreneurs could see a success in entrepreneurial business. This paper presents the status of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship from the aspects of perseverance, dedication, self-confidence, desire of achievement which enables them to acquire necessary capabilities to operate their medium level business in the venture world. Objective: This research was carried out with aim to find out the lifestyle of women entrepreneurs and analyse the various reasons that effectively contribute to the personal and business success. Methods and Materials: It is an empirical study. Descriptive research design is followed. Using a probability sampling, the primary data is collected through interview schedule from 48 respondents by adopting systematic sampling random sampling method. Simple percentage is presented to analyse the results and findings. Results: It is inferred that women are doing entrepreneurship such as vegetable vending (48%), selling fruits (23%), selling greens (12%), running Juice shop (11%) and running Idly shop (6%). The majority of the respondents (29%) are between the age group of 45+ to 50. More than one fourth of the respondents (31%) are unlettered and less than half of the respondents (46%) are 10 th pass. 35% of the respondents are having the experience of 20+ to 25 years. Absolute majority of the respondents (96%) are having Sole Proprietorship. Most of the respondents (44%) are able to have a monthly turnover of Rs.5001-Rs.10,000/-. The success of micro-level entrepreneurs on their entrepreneurship is measured by self-confidence (45%), commitment (44%), entrepreneurial intelligence (42%)good understanding about their customer needs and ability to be consistent in their micro-business (41%) and so on. Conclusion: Before venturing into entrepreneurial business, entrepreneurs should need to identify an appropriate opportunity, which is need of the hour to sustain their business along with other entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial world. The next step has to be in keeping their necessary resources such as finance, human resource and raw materials. The last step is to balance opportunity, resources, and team so that the entrepreneurial business can be operated successfully.
Journal of Management and Science
Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organizat... more Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organization which focuses on controlling a person‟s level of stress for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. The stress management techniques are used by health practitioners, which may help to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Aims: Objectives of the study focused on analyzing the level of stress of the employees and as to how the management given suggestions in order to minimize stress. It also aims to find out how the employees reduce their stress in work place, in addition to identify the coping methods practiced by the employees. Research Methods: This research focuses on descriptive research methodology, making the stress management practices in the organization clear. The universe in the present study is restricted to the total 250 employees in Chennai branch of Electro Magnetic flux industries. Stratified Random sampling technique has been used for collecting the p...
Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management, 2015
Think India
Poverty is the major impediment for women development. The efficacious strategy of eradicating po... more Poverty is the major impediment for women development. The efficacious strategy of eradicating poverty would be to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to women. Creating employment opportunities through micro level enterprises is necessary. For the last two decades, women have been ventured into multi-tasking activities like earning while doing household chores. Significant number of married women have ventured into micro level entrepreneurial activities, but failed to sustain in the journey of entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to record the present status of slum dwelling women entrepreneurs in three zones of Chennai. This study has used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from 120 women entrepreneurs through convenient sampling method. The study finds that women in the slums of Chennai involved in micro level enterprises within the boundaries of their local area. It also showed that age factor does not have any association with women...
Qeios, Nov 13, 2023
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the political developments in India, spanning fro... more This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the political developments in India, spanning from ancient times to the present day. The first section of the paper delves into the historical context of alcohol consumption and its profound socio-cultural implications in ancient India. It explores how alcohol was intertwined with the social fabric, varying across different cultural and caste groups. The second part of the paper focuses on the more recent political dynamics in Tamil Nadu, specifically examining the period from 2016 to 2017 when the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) partially rolled back the prohibition on alcohol in response to widespread protests. Over the last five decades, Tamil Nadu has been predominantly under the rule of two Dravidian parties, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and AIADMK. These parties have alternated between enforcing total prohibition and permitting alcohol consumption. The unique political landscape in the state is characterized by the influence of the alcohol industry as a strategic tool for garnering votes. The paper highlights that both parties have vested interests in the alcohol business, making it a complex issue for effective prohibition. For total prohibition to be successfully implemented, a government must establish robust enforcement measures and create essential healthcare and de-addiction infrastructure. The interplay between politics, economics, and social implications in this context is explored in depth in this paper.
Journal of Human Rights and Social Work
COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic of the twenty-first century. It has created a huge burden o... more COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic of the twenty-first century. It has created a huge burden on society. More specifically, it has turned into one of the health risks that threaten to undermine societal order in general. The global effort to save humanity from this public health crisis is heavily reliant on professional social workers. According to the study's qualitative findings and perspectives on social workers' experiences in the health sector, the COVID-19 response is addressed. This study explores the function and difficulties faced by frontline social workers through an empirical phenomenological approach. Primary data for this study was gathered from 20 social workers from the leading healthcare institutions in Tamil Nadu using purposive and snowball sampling. The study focuses on three key conclusions, including the requirement for interdisciplinary expertise to address the multifaceted effects of pandemics, perceived difficulties in pandemic practice, and obstacles in service provision. The report offers recommendations for advancing social work initiatives as a conclusion. It also explains how modern social work may benefit healthcare facilities better in the fight against the pandemic.
Asian Review of Social Sciences
The world’s demographic situation reveals how rapidly the population of the elderly is ageing. De... more The world’s demographic situation reveals how rapidly the population of the elderly is ageing. Despite developed and emerging countries, the old population around the world is a worrying trend. According to a United Nations demographic estimate, there may be 1,171 million elderly people worldwide in 2025. Additionally, for the first time ever, the world’s elderly population will outnumber its young population. According to the 2011 Census of India, 5.5% of the country’s population would be 65 years of age or older, with a male population of 30, 831, 190 and a female population of 33, 998, 613. Although there are numerous disorders that affect the elderly, according to reports, their main issues are more psychological than physical. (a) To study the respondents’ demographic details (b) To examine the socio- economic status elders and document the support system of study subject. This study is based on actual data gathered from 150 respondents from six slums recognised by the TN Slum ...
Asian Review of Social Sciences, Feb 5, 2019
Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical co... more Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical community-based problem solving skills to students. The context of Service Learning at Loyola College, Chennai offers students an opportunity to explore the connections between the theoretical realm of the classroom and the practical needs of the community. In this connection, School of Service Learning at Loyola College is making the students to reflect about the experience in order to maximize the benefit of service in learning experiences. Therefore, this is an important process that links Service and academic learning. At the next level, it really motivates students to be human and also humane. Exposure to urban poor in the informal settlements of Chennai city makes undergraduate students of Loyola College to become aware about the issues faced by urban poor. Post graduate courses students gain exposure on rural interior villages which makes PG students to realize stark naked realities of the rural folk. Cognitive development is assured through formal Learning and teaching in the classroom by their respective teachers. Theoretical and Conceptual teaching could not provide holistic knowledge to students. This requirement is beautifully addressed by the School of Service Learning through its various activities and programmes with the constant guidance of professional social workers and Management.
The women residing in substandard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu a... more The women residing in substandard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu are not only economically and socially backward but also a neglected and marginalized section of society. The unhygienic environment of the slums coupled with substandard settlements bereft of basic amenities greatly compromise the health and wellbeing of the slum dwellers, especially the women. In addition, lack of proper intake of nutritional foods adversely affects their health. Since their staple diet consists of only rice, obtained from ration shop, their diet is devoid of other foods that contain essential calorie to sustain them. The study has revealed that poor health status of women was also due to marriages at an early age, resulting in early age pregnancies and improper pregnancy spacing. The study was undertaken in two slums namely Namachivayapuram and Apparao garden of Zone-8 in the corporation of Chennai. It is inferred that more than 31% of women have more than three children. A whopping 67% women delivered the first child before the age of 21, was a worrying discovery made from the study. More so, these young mothers do not get sufficient pre-natal and post-natal care to keep their heath and that of their children in an enhanced condition. It is heartening to note that no deliveries took place at their homes; instead all the deliveries were either at the government hospitals or private clinics. The environment at the government hospitals and primary health centers is quite unhygienic compared to private clinics. No woman likes the foul smell that emanates from government health care settings. The women prefer the primary health care centres for deliveries as they could hardly afford private clinics. As women are less educated their awareness standard in these matters is also very low.
TIJ's Research Journal of Economics & Business Studies - RJEBS, 2018
From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrep... more From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrepreneurship done by women is gaining so much importance and they are financially supported by the banks and given encouragement by their family members. Besides offering vocational education to women to climb the ladder of development and empowerment from their family spheres to public spheres, India has framed a policy to develop entrepreneurial skills to women. Series of training programmes imparted to women has gradually widened the horizon for economic empowerment of women. Though women contribute only one third of the economic enterprises, we could find numerous women becoming successful in entrepreneurship both in social and economic fields in India. Understanding this development, Government of India has introduced National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission in 2009. Its main role is to provide skill training, vocational education and entrepreneurship d...
The global health crisis has had a very significant impact on the international financial market ... more The global health crisis has had a very significant impact on the international financial market as a whole and on the Casablanca stock exchange in particular. VaR is a market risk measurement tool applied to the Moroccan banking sector to determine the value at risk.
Asian Review of Social Sciences
A paradigm shift from the joint family system to nuclear family, a fast changes in lifestyles, ch... more A paradigm shift from the joint family system to nuclear family, a fast changes in lifestyles, changing and fluctuating social values and the pressure of working conditions create impediment for the younger generation at present in loving and caring their elderly parents. The age-old traditional institutions in the country are not successful and sometimes failing in accommodating the needs of their elderly, it is the duty of the state to evolve good policies and design necessary programmes for the welfare of the geriatric population to keep the elderly alive and safeguard them with human dignity. It is a constitutional obligation. The present paper analyses in detail about the various policies and programmes of the elderly and how they are implemented from time to time of the various states in India. The findings show clearly about the large scale inadequacy of political economy of elderly welfare in India. The states could not do anything concretely to cater to the needs of the gro...
This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu S... more This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu State. In fact, most of the slums in the city of Chennai in general do not have proper sanitation facilities. Therefore, they attend the call of nature by going behind the bushes situated alongside railway tracks. Women prefer to go for open defecation under cover of darkness, either late in the evening or early morning. Environmental scenario in slums is usually unsafe and therefore, it is a matter of concern as it poses serious threats to the health and wellbeing of slum dwellers in general and pregnant women and lactating mothers in particular. The study brings out the reasons for the rising health problems faced by women in slums due to general environmental condition, lack of potable water supply, sanitation system and poor nutrition (Panda 1993). The study analyses various other reasons associated with poor living condition of the women and its impact on the health of the slum popul...
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, 2017
When we envisage societal transformation, there are many players who are significant in that aren... more When we envisage societal transformation, there are many players who are significant in that arena. An d the most important of the players is the youth, as they are the pillars on which every development will be buil t. They are the future who will sustain the edifice of societal transformation . Hence, we can say that youth is the fulcrum on wh ich the societal change rotates and develops. However societal changes can be made possible, only when youth in all national s ocieties are provided suitable opportunities to acquire skills, right, an d just guidance and made partners in the decision-m aking, governance and management.
International Journal for Scientific Research and Development, 2015
This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu S... more This research has explored the health status of women from the slums of Chennai city Tamil Nadu State. In fact, most of the slums in the city of Chennai in general do not have proper sanitation facilities. Therefore, they attend the call of nature by going behind the bushes situated alongside railway tracks. Women prefer to go for open defecation under cover of darkness, either late in the evening or early morning. Environmental scenario in slums is usually unsafe and therefore, it is a matter of concern as it poses serious threats to the health and wellbeing of slum dwellers in general and pregnant women and lactating mothers in particular. The study brings out the reasons for the rising health problems faced by women in slums due to general environmental condition, lack of potable water supply, sanitation system and poor nutrition (Panda 1993). The study analyses various other reasons associated with poor living condition of the women and its impact on the health of the slum popul...
The women residing in sub-standard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu ... more The women residing in sub-standard settlements in the city of corporation of Chennai, Tamil Nadu are not only economically and socially backward but also a neglected and marginalized section of society. The unhygienic environment of the slums coupled with sub-standard settlements bereft of basic amenities greatly compromise the health and wellbeing of the slum dwellers, especially the women. In addition, lack of proper in-take of nutritional foods adversely affects their health. Since their staple diet consists of only rice, obtained from ration shop, their diet is devoid of other foods that contain essential calorie to sustain them. The study has revealed that poor health status of women was also due to marriages at an early age, resulting in early age pregnancies and improper pregnancy spacing. The study was undertaken in two slums namely Namachivayapuram and Apparao garden of Zone – 8 in the corporation of Chennai. It is inferred that more than 31% of women have more than three c...
TIJ's Research Journal of Economics & Business Studies - RJEBS, 2018
From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrep... more From the practices of liberalization, privatization and globalization in India since 1991, entrepreneurship done by women is gaining so much importance and they are financially supported by the banks and given encouragement by their family members. Besides offering vocational education to women to climb the ladder of development and empowerment from their family spheres to public spheres, India has framed a policy to develop entrepreneurial skills to women. Series of training programmes imparted to women has gradually widened the horizon for economic empowerment of women. Though women contribute only one third of the economic enterprises, we could find numerous women becoming successful in entrepreneurship both in social and economic fields in India. Understanding this development, Government of India has introduced National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission in 2009. Its main role is to provide skill training, vocational education and entrepreneurship d...
Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical co... more Service Learning enhances and intensifies classroom learning which paves the way for practical community-based problem solving skills to students. The context of Service Learning at Loyola College, Chennai offers students an opportunity to explore the connections between the theoretical realm of the classroom and the practical needs of the community. In this connection, School of Service Learning at Loyola College is making the students to reflect about the experience in order to maximize the benefit of service in learning experiences. Therefore, this is an important process that links Service and academic learning. At the next level, it really motivates students to be human and also humane. Exposure to urban poor in the informal settlements of Chennai city makes undergraduate students of Loyola College to become aware about the issues faced by urban poor. Post graduate courses students gain exposure on rural interior villages which makes PG students to realize stark naked realities of the rural folk. Cognitive development is assured through formal Learning and teaching in the classroom by their respective teachers. Theoretical and Conceptual teaching could not provide holistic knowledge to students. This requirement is beautifully addressed by the School of Service Learning through its various activities and programmes with the constant guidance of professional social workers and Management.
Background: Entrepreneurship mostly considered as a force of change, innovation and development i... more Background: Entrepreneurship mostly considered as a force of change, innovation and development in modern economies. At present, the term-entrepreneurship has become very popular, but not it is a known fact that all entrepreneurs could see a success in entrepreneurial business. This paper presents the status of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship from the aspects of perseverance, dedication, self-confidence, desire of achievement which enables them to acquire necessary capabilities to operate their medium level business in the venture world. Objective: This research was carried out with aim to find out the lifestyle of women entrepreneurs and analyse the various reasons that effectively contribute to the personal and business success. Methods and Materials: It is an empirical study. Descriptive research design is followed. Using a probability sampling, the primary data is collected through interview schedule from 48 respondents by adopting systematic sampling random sampling method. Simple percentage is presented to analyse the results and findings. Results: It is inferred that women are doing entrepreneurship such as vegetable vending (48%), selling fruits (23%), selling greens (12%), running Juice shop (11%) and running Idly shop (6%). The majority of the respondents (29%) are between the age group of 45+ to 50. More than one fourth of the respondents (31%) are unlettered and less than half of the respondents (46%) are 10 th pass. 35% of the respondents are having the experience of 20+ to 25 years. Absolute majority of the respondents (96%) are having Sole Proprietorship. Most of the respondents (44%) are able to have a monthly turnover of Rs.5001-Rs.10,000/-. The success of micro-level entrepreneurs on their entrepreneurship is measured by self-confidence (45%), commitment (44%), entrepreneurial intelligence (42%)good understanding about their customer needs and ability to be consistent in their micro-business (41%) and so on. Conclusion: Before venturing into entrepreneurial business, entrepreneurs should need to identify an appropriate opportunity, which is need of the hour to sustain their business along with other entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial world. The next step has to be in keeping their necessary resources such as finance, human resource and raw materials. The last step is to balance opportunity, resources, and team so that the entrepreneurial business can be operated successfully.
Journal of Management and Science
Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organizat... more Background: Stress Management is one of the most important and happening concept in the organization which focuses on controlling a person‟s level of stress for the purpose of improving everyday functioning. The stress management techniques are used by health practitioners, which may help to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Aims: Objectives of the study focused on analyzing the level of stress of the employees and as to how the management given suggestions in order to minimize stress. It also aims to find out how the employees reduce their stress in work place, in addition to identify the coping methods practiced by the employees. Research Methods: This research focuses on descriptive research methodology, making the stress management practices in the organization clear. The universe in the present study is restricted to the total 250 employees in Chennai branch of Electro Magnetic flux industries. Stratified Random sampling technique has been used for collecting the p...
Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management, 2015
Think India
Poverty is the major impediment for women development. The efficacious strategy of eradicating po... more Poverty is the major impediment for women development. The efficacious strategy of eradicating poverty would be to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to women. Creating employment opportunities through micro level enterprises is necessary. For the last two decades, women have been ventured into multi-tasking activities like earning while doing household chores. Significant number of married women have ventured into micro level entrepreneurial activities, but failed to sustain in the journey of entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to record the present status of slum dwelling women entrepreneurs in three zones of Chennai. This study has used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from 120 women entrepreneurs through convenient sampling method. The study finds that women in the slums of Chennai involved in micro level enterprises within the boundaries of their local area. It also showed that age factor does not have any association with women...