Male Migration and ‘Left–behind’ Women

What is it about?

This paper examines the impact of husbands’ migration on the lives of ‘left-behind’ women. The purpose of this research is to investigate how the ‘left-behind’ women turned around in the absence of their husbands and eventually how did they end up being empowered financially, socially and politically.

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Why is it important?

Very little attention has been accorded to the left-behind women who are exposed to migration. This research looks into the fact that the women who are exposed to migration can turn themselves into a leader.

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