Socio-economic Stratum of Female Beedi Rolling Workers in Tiruchirappalli -Tamilnadu

Abstract

During the beginning of the 20th century, Beedi rolling started in the formal sector but eventually migrated to the informal sector composed of small uninhabited units, including work sheds for households. After farming, handicrafts, and construction, the beedi sector is also one of India's significant employers of labor. The beedi industry contributed 0.9 percent of total jobs, which include full and part-time employees. The key idea of this current article is to analyze the relation between women's social and economic position in unorganized enterprises with a particular focus on beedi rolling. This paper discusses the socio-economic picture of beedi rolling women workers and also difficulties faced by beedi employees in the Tiruchirappalli region in India. Based on the outcomes of the study, the policy choices are emphasized to be explored.