This paper is published in Volume-10, Issue-4, 2024
Area
Social - Economics
Author
Aishwarya Binujeeth
Org/Univ
Seedling Modern Public School, Udaipur, India
Keywords
Child Marriage, Packaged Mentality, Gender Equality, Small-Scale Industries, Female Participation, Menstrual Health.
Citations
IEEE
Aishwarya Binujeeth. Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Aishwarya Binujeeth (2024). Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(4) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Aishwarya Binujeeth. "Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.4 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.
Aishwarya Binujeeth. Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Aishwarya Binujeeth (2024). Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(4) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Aishwarya Binujeeth. "Challenging Child Marriage: The Role of Female Participation in Small-Scale Industries and Comprehensive Socio-Economic Policies." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.4 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
This research addresses the persistent issue of child marriage, focusing on its prevalence in regions like Rajasthan, India, where 35% of girls are married before the age of 18. The practice is driven not only by poverty and lack of education but also by a deeply ingrained "packaged mentality" that perceives daughters as burdens. Despite various legal efforts to combat child marriage, this mindset continues to hinder progress. The study explores the transformative potential of involving women in small-scale industries, where their participation can challenge traditional gender roles and shift societal perceptions. The research proposes policies to promote female participation in businesses, alongside incentives for families to invest in their daughters' education. Additionally, addressing menstrual health by providing free or low-cost products in schools is identified as crucial for keeping girls in education. These comprehensive strategies aim to reduce child marriage and promote gender equality by valuing girls for their potential rather than as burdens.