Female Headship and Women Empowerment in India Evidence from National Family Health Survey 4

Name of the Presenting Author: 
Muhammad T
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion): 
Objective: To understand the current situation of female headed households in India through which the socio-economic status of female headed households and women’s status under male and female headship are examined. Methodology: To understand the multi-dimensionality of poverty and other socio economic indicators of female headed households, better mechanisms are applied. It include measuring the level of education of the female head, girl child's education, age at marriage, ownership of land and other assets, household wealth index, conditions such as house type, source of drinking water, type of toilet facility, supply of electricity, woman autonomy etc. in both male headed and female headed households. The data source is National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Findings and conclusion: The increased number of families headed by women in India is explained by rapid socioeconomic changes that disrupt family relationships by enhancing family breakdown such as divorce, separation, widowhood and so on. It is found that female household headship can be positive and empowering for women. The indicators of ‘participation in decision making’, ‘access to bank account’ and ‘asset ownership’ of women under female headship are found better than those women under male headship.
Do you require financial support to attend the seminar ? (Not applicable for virtual meet): 
Yes-full
Email of the Presenting Author: 
muhammad@iips.net
Gender: 
Male
Mobile number of the Presenting Author: 
7039670051
Address & Pincode of the Presenting Author: 
IIPS, Govandi station road, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088
Evaluation Status: 
No
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