Abstract:
A study was undertaken among the farm women of Nadar community in
Neyyattinkara taluk of Trivandrum district to analyse the role played by them in decision
making related to their farm and home. The study revealed that more than 50 per cent of
the respondents perceived six areas viz., decisions regarding purchase and sale of land,
storage and marketing of produce, care and management of animals, family budget and
children's education as very important, whereas decisions regarding plant protection and
implements to be used were perceived as not important. Among the 14 areas studied, joint
decision were made in purchase and sale of land, care and management of animals and
children's education. Independent decisions were made in storage and marketing of produce.
Majority of the respondents participated in implementing the decisions, in storage and
marketing of produce and care and management of animals.
