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Lamani, Ravikanth B.
- Socio-economic Condition of Siddi Tribal Women: A Case Study in Uttara Kannada District
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1 Department of Criminology, Government First Grade College, Haveri, Karnataka, IN
2 Government First Grade College, Navabhag, Bijapur, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad, IN
1 Department of Criminology, Government First Grade College, Haveri, Karnataka, IN
2 Government First Grade College, Navabhag, Bijapur, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 596–600Abstract
Socio-economic profile is an important role in characterize the social life and behavior of an individual. It is, therefore, essential to analyze the socio-economic background of the Siddi Tribal women and to understand the pattern of relationship between Siddi Tribal women and local environment. In Indian society, caste and kinship has been influencing on the social life and acute disparity in terms of standard of living and sub-culture among various groups and regions exist, a study of the socio-economic conditions of a leader would help to reveal the sociological significance. Hence, this paper is based on primary data and survey conducted in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, to study the socio-economic condition of Siddi Tribal women; especially they are representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the study area.Keywords
Siddi, Women, Tribal, Socio-economic
- Socio-Economic Study of Women Prisoners in Central Prison of Dharwad City
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1 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Social Work, Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Criminology and Forensic Science Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Social Work, Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka, IN
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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 6, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 560-566Abstract
The study was designed to understand the reasons behind the rising criminal behaviour among women and also to learn about their life during imprisonment. Female crime is a crucial factor that disrupts family life and stability of the society. The nature of crime committed by them has changed from softer crime to heinous crime. To know the socio-economic factors behind committing their crime, their perception towards society and Prison administration are analyzed by using primary data which are collected by interviewing 46 Women Prisoners of Central Prison Dharwad. The data were collected by using structured interview schedule. The findings showed that lower Socio-Economic condition of the Prisoners have compelled them to commit crime. Lack of health care, infrastructure and employment opportunities are the major problems faced by the prisoners in Prison. Their observation towards the Society and Prison administration has significantly deteriorated. Results are interpreted in terms of current theories and implications for future are pointed out.Keywords
Crime, Punishment, Women, Prisoners, Socio-Economic and Central Prison.References
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