Impact Of Education and Employment In Determining Social And Economic Status Of Muslim Women In Malappuram District, Kerala

Abstract

The study investigates the changing socioeconomic status of women in the Malappuram district, focusing on the role of education and employment in determining their economic and social standing. According to data from 111 respondents, higher education is strongly associated with increased employment opportunities, economic independence, and participation in decision-making, particularly financial decisions. Their socioeconomic development is hampered, nevertheless, by conservative views regarding women's employment, family obligations, and societal expectations. While educated women have difficulty balancing work and family, non-working women frequently experience financial dependence. The study concludes that changing societal perceptions and promoting gender equality in education and employment are critical to improving women's socioeconomic status.