National Family Health Survey-5 finds 84% of married women decide daily meals
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Why in news
NFHS-5 data reveals that 84% of married women remain primary decision-makers for daily meals, highlighting the persistence of traditional gender roles despite changing urban dynamics.
Background
The National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) indicates that married women face potential physical violence if cooking is deemed inadequate. A 2024 Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation report noted that women spend less time on unpaid household labor compared to men, despite social norms favoring them as primary cooks.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNFHS-5 (2019-21) reports 84% of married women decide daily meals.
- BodyMinistry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 2024 report on household labor.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how entrenched patriarchal norms and the 'double burden' of domestic labor affect the socio-economic mobility of women in contemporary India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Gendered labor disparity: Persistence of unpaid domestic work as a primary female responsibility despite urban shifts.
- Violence as a tool of control: Use of physical violence to enforce traditional culinary standards and gender roles.
- Professional vs. Domestic dichotomy: Higher social capital and recognition for male professional chefs compared to domestic female cooks.
Keywords: patriarchal norms · unpaid labor · gender roles · socio-economic mobility · domestic labor
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