Question

Which of the following accurately describes the employment trends for women in Kerala?

1. Kerala's female Work Participation Rate (WPR) in the 15-59 age group was 39.6% in 2023-24.
2. The increase in women's employment in Kerala is primarily due to growth in formal sector jobs.
3. The unemployment rate for women in Kerala is lower than that of men.

• A. 2, 3
• B. 1, 3
• C. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• D. 1 മാത്രം

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1 മാത്രം

• The gender paradoxes in contemporary Kerala society are particularly reflected in the low labour participation rate and a disproportionately high unemployment rate of women.

• Labour force participation rates of women in urban areas have always been much higher in Kerala, reflecting the advantages of a literate State.

• The recent Periodic Labour Force Surveys PLFS) shows that gap between men and women has been reduced to some extent, in this regard.

• Female WPR in Kerala has increased from 20.4 per cent in 2018-19 to 29.5 per cent in 2023-24 in all age groups.

• In the productive age group of 15-59 years the WPR of women in Kerala - 39.6