Socio-Economic Conditions and Challenges of Bodo Women Weavers of Kokrajhar District, BTR, Assam

Abstract

Weaving being one of the main employment providers play an important role in the life of a Bodo women. This paper attempts to study the socio-economic condition of the women weavers and the problems faced by them by taking 120 respondents as a sample from different handlooms and power looms of the Kokrajhar district. Mean and mode has been calculated for statistical analysis of the data. The Bodo women weavers of Kokrajhar district face multifaceted and sophisticated challenges regarding economic, infrastructural, institutional (weaving unit), and socio-personal issues that hamper their career growth and development. Addressing these issues through training and development, policies, improved infrastructure, and social awareness is essential to improve satisfaction, productivity, and opportunities of these women weavers.