Elderly Widows: Socio-economic and Demographic Study in Jharkhand

Book Details

• Author: Sangeeta Gupta

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131608708

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 15-11-2017

• Number of Pages: 220

About the Book
Widows in India, especially elderly widows, represent one of the most marginalized and vulnerable segments of the population. This book, based on a survey of 300 elderly widows from Jharkhand, comprehensively examines the multi-dimensional impacts of widowhood on older women in rural areas. The study delves into the socio-cultural, economic, health, and psychological effects of widowhood, offering insights into the deprivation and challenges elderly widows face, both within their families and in their communities.

The book highlights the profound difficulties these women endure, including economic hardships, social stigma, neglect, and abuse, emphasizing the complex vulnerability that comes with their age, gender, and marital status. By shedding light on these issues, the study calls attention to the urgent need for policy intervention and better support for the welfare of elderly widows in India.

Contents

1. Introduction and Review of Literature

2. Objectives, Data Sources, and Methodology

3. Status of Elderly Widows in India: Secondary Data Analysis

4. Profiles of Surveyed Households and Elderly Widows

5. Living Arrangements and Economic Status of Elderly Widows

6. Health Status and Treatment Seeking Behaviour of Elderly Widows

7. Vulnerability, Coping Mechanism, and Support for Elderly Widows

8. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

• Appendix A: Case Studies of Elderly Widows

• Appendix B: Key Informant Interviews

• References

• Index

About the Author
Sangeeta Gupta is the Senior Project Manager of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) at the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. She has extensive experience in the fields of ageing, health, gender, and demography. Dr. Gupta holds a PhD in Population Studies from IIPS and has published various research articles in national and international journals. She participated in the Social Gerontology Programme at the International Institute on Ageing (United Nations), Malta, and has presented papers at conferences worldwide.