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@article{202784,
        author = {Prof.Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer},
        title = {Livelihoods of Indian Adivasi Women in Andhra Pradesh – A Sociological Discourse},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {9784-9793},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202784},
        abstract = {The livelihoods of Indian Adivasi women in Andhra Pradesh form a crucial part of their community's socio-economic and cultural fabric. These women are central to the sustenance of their families and communities, engaging in various economic activities such as agriculture, forest-based livelihoods, and wage labor. However, their socio-economic status remains precarious due to limited access to resources, education, healthcare, and social services. The encroachment of commercial interests into forest areas and displacement due to developmental projects have significantly impacted their livelihoods. Gender discrimination further restricts their autonomy. This paper, based on a descriptive research design using both primary and secondary data from 600 respondents, explores the challenges and opportunities in the traditional and contemporary livelihood systems of Adivasi women. The findings underscore the need for inclusive development policies that consider their cultural and economic contributions.},
        keywords = {Adivasi women, Livelihoods, Gender, Forest-based economy, Displacement, Empowerment, Andhra Pradesh},
        month = {May},
        }