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@article{192002,
        author = {Christobel Jesintha J and Elizebeth Rani V},
        title = {The Unseen Struggles: A Gendered Analysis of Women’s Rights in Property Ownership and Succession– A Mixed Method Approach},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {28-39},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192002},
        abstract = {Background: Despite progressive laws, women in Chennai face gender-based struggles in claiming property rights.
Objective: To explore women lived experiences of property denial, the abuse they endure, their psychological state, level of legal awareness and coping mechanisms through a mixed-method study.
Design and Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-method approach was adopted. Quantitative data were collected from 100 women using structured questionnaires; qualitative data were gathered from 25 in-depth interviews and 6 key informants. Quantitative analysis included chi-square and Pearson’s correlation tests; qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis.
Results: Quantitatively, 27% of women reported being denied property primarily by brothers and parents. Verbal, emotional, and physical abuse was reported in 44%, 34%, and 21% of cases respectively. A significant positive correlation was observed between abuse and psychological distress (r = 0.246, p = 0.014). Qualitative analysis uncovered four core themes: emotional dissonance in family dynamics, psychological strain and identity crisis, legal alienation and fear, and coping through silent endurance or resistance. Many participants shared feelings of betrayal, insomnia, depression, and hopelessness.
Conclusion: Women’s property rights struggles are deeply embedded in emotional, legal, and familial systems. Denial of rights results in psychological trauma and loss of dignity. The findings underscore the necessity for legal literacy, emotional support services, and inclusive community-based interventions},
        keywords = {women’s inheritance, property rights, abuse, gender inequality, psychological impact, Tamil Nadu},
        month = {January},
        }