Question

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the Current Weekly Status (CWS) unemployment rates for Kerala (persons aged 15 years and above) in 2023-24, categorized by gender and area.

1. The CWS unemployment rate for males in rural areas of Kerala was 7.4%.
2. Females in urban areas of Kerala recorded a higher CWS unemployment rate than males in urban areas.
3. The highest CWS unemployment rate in Kerala was observed among females in urban areas.
4. Males in rural areas of Kerala had a lower CWS unemployment rate than males in urban areas.

• A. 3, 4
• B. 3 only
• C. 1, 3
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3, 4

• Kerala's CWS unemployment rates, when broken down by gender and area, further highlight the severity of its employment challenges, particularly for women.

• The consistently high rates for females, regardless of urban or rural settings and across different measurement statuses, point to deeply entrenched structural issues.

• These might include limited female-friendly employment opportunities, skill mismatches, socio-cultural barriers to workforce participation, or a higher proportion of women actively seeking jobs in a competitive market.

• Understanding these micro-level disparities is crucial for designing policies that promote gender-inclusive economic growth and skill development.