Muslim Women in India

What is it about?

This paper examines the comparative status of demographic, socioeconomic, and health inequalities experienced by Muslim minority women in the Indian context. To do so, the socioeconomic conditions of Muslim women are compared with those of other minorities and majority religions by using the latest available data.

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Photo by Hasan Almasi on Unsplash

Why is it important?

The paper also goes to examine the level of economic freedom enjoyed by the women of different minorities. It is found that the participation of women of the Muslim minority in household economic decision-making is relatively low. The findings of this study provide justification for the continuation of the provision of special treatment for Muslim women through government policies for improving the level of their socio-economic development.

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