HOME-BASED WOMEN WORKERS IN THE BANGLE INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT HYDERABAD

Abstract

This research venture attempts to examine the home-based work of female workers working for the Bangle industries of district Hyderabad. The study addresses the role and challenges faced by women working in the bangle industries of Hyderabad. The study is divided into four chapters. The first chapter aims to address the role of women in informal economic sectors globally with particular emphasis on Pakistan and Sindh. The second chapter seeks to review the existing academic literature to broaden the scope of this research, address the gaps, and link the work with international theoretical assumptions. However, the third chapter aims to address the methodological grounds of the study. By adopting the qualitative research method, this study selected thematic analysis to address the opinions of ten female samples of home-based working women in the bangle industries. The fourth chapter attempts to elucidate discussions and findings. The study, therefore, concludes that home-based women working in the bangle industries of Hyderabad district earn their livelihood coupled with challenges such as low wages, undocumented employment and wages, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. Despite their dedication and substantial contributions to this craft, the struggles faced by these women often remain unnoticed and unaddressed. Thus, this study suggests the pressing need for policies and initiatives aimed at improving the working conditions, health, and overall well-being of home-based women bangle workers in Hyderabad. Keywords: Bangle Industry, Women Workers, Home-Based Workers, Hyderabad