Women's labor force participation in rural India: Current status, patterns and drivers (original) (raw)

This research investigates women's labor force participation (LFP) in rural India, highlighting its declining trend despite socio-economic development. Utilizing the National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4) dataset, it examines demographic and socio-economic factors influencing women's LFP, as well as the impact of migration on their workforce engagement. The findings suggest that both supply and demand-side dynamics, including socio-cultural norms and economic conditions, significantly contribute to the low LFP among rural women.