“Despite women participation in family farm activities, they are not categorised as workers.” Explain why ?

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Accepted Answer

Despite participation in family farm activities, women are not categorised as workers because:

1. Unpaid family labour: Women work on family farms without formal wages
2. Social norms: Traditional gender roles categorise women's work as domestic
3. Definition limitations: Statistical definitions often exclude unpaid family work
4. Lack of recognition: Women's contributions are not officially recorded
5. Property rights: Women often lack ownership rights to land and assets

This reflects the gender bias in employment statistics and the undervaluation of women's economic contributions in India.