Status And Struggle For Survival Of Tribal Women In Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

   “ A Nation would not march forward if the women are left behind”

                                                                                                                         -Swami Vivekanada

 In any society, marked by tradition or modernity, the women occupy an important place. Their contribution to the maintenance of status quo, as also to the innovative perspective of society is of vital importance. And hence their proper place in any social cultural matrix needs to be explored. On non-tribal women, many works of sociological interests are available. But it is still rare to find more valid and exhaustive literature on tribal women. Such a background to enthused me to scientifically explore the status of tribal women. These studies have raised crucial issues related to changing status of women in our society and problems faced by them. But unfortunately very little attention has been given to the understanding of millions of women dwelling in the villages and tribal areas, silently carrying out traditional, domestic and agricultural tasks and unquestioningly adhering to norms that have been espoused for them for many generations. We have to understand these village and tribal women, make them aware of themselves and improve their lot.

Keywords- Tribal Women,  socio-economic status, education, bonded labour etc.