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• Effect of Occupation and Marriage Age on Small Family Norms among Scheduled Castes of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 815-819

Abstract

The sheer increase in human population is one of the most serious problems confronting mankind and the best developmental proposition for India is to stabilize its population which is more sociological in nature them technical. The present study was conducted in a multi caste village and a total of 200 respondents were selected to assess the knowledge and attitude of schedule castes families towards small family norms. The respondents from service class and those married at later age were having higher knowledge and favourable attitude towards small family norms. About 60% respondents from labour and farming category had 5-8 family members whereas as 50% of service class and other occupation group had less than 5 members. About 60% of the respondents of up to 17 year of age at marriage were having 5-8 members where as 47.7% respondents of more than 21 years age group were having small family size. It was concluded that occupation level and marriage age of a person had significant influence on his knowledge and attitude towards small family norms. So efforts are needed for higher education and marriage at later age to achieve the aim of small family.

Keywords

Occupation,marriage Age,small Family Norms

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• Effect of Family Type on Birth Practices and Health Problems of Rural Women

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Campus Kaul, Kaithal, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 820-823

Abstract

Women's health status affects their productivity and thereby their role in society and development. Their own health is influenced by various factors, which need to be investigated to improve their health status. Keeping this in view, the present study was undertaken to find out the impact of family type on marriage and birth practices and health problems of rural women. It was found that the type of family had a significant effect on birth practices. The results indicated that 26.4% respondents from nuclear family were married after 20 years of age, while it was only 4.5% in case of joint families. In all deliveries in 58.3% cases were performed at home while only 33.3% in hospitals. Nuclear families were more conscious about post partum hygiene. A shift towards health awareness was observed among rural women as 73.3% visited doctors for pregnancy and birth related checkups which was quite higher than that observed in earlier studies. More rural women from nuclear families (71.1%) reported work excessiveness as compared to joint families (36.4%). A significant impact of family type on occurrence of diseases among rural women was also observed. It was concluded that women from nuclear families were more health conscious and had better knowledge in adopting marriage and birth practices than those of joint families.

Keywords

Rural Women,birth Practices And Health Problems

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• Understanding the Mental Health Status of Aged Rural Women: A Sample Study

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Campus Kaul, Kaithal, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 3, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 458-462

Abstract

Increased urbanization and industrialization have disturbed the extended family setup of Indian society for simple economics reasons, thereby making state and the community think of elderly care. The growing incidence of elder abuse in the multigenerational family or household has forced many older persons to abandon their family home. Both the absolute and relative size of population of the elderly in India will gain the strength in future. Elderly people are highly prone to mental morbidities due to ageing of the brain, problems associated with physical health and socio-economic factors like break down of family support and decline in economic independence. The issue is more acute for women, not only because of their progressive predominance numerically with age, but also because women are disadvantaged in the predominantly patriarchal societies in which most of them live. Hence, the present study was undertaken to examine the mental health profiles of aged rural women. A semi-structured questionnaire on socio-demographic and mental health profiles of women was developed to assess their mental health status. Most of the aged women under study were living with their families and about half (53.7%) of them were married while rests were widows. More than 80% aged women reported that they could concentrate on work and could play a useful role in the family provided they were given due respect and health care. However, 21.3% of sampled women were not able of making sound decisions and 32.5% were not feeling happy. The main reason reported for unhappiness was lack of due consideration and respect given by family members in various domestic affairs and they felt ignored. It was interested to note that 92.5% of aged women still felt that they were able to enjoy normal life and 86.3% had the capability and confidence of overcoming their difficulties. As regards to negative mental health attributes of aged rural women, it was found that more than half of them (57.5%) remain

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• Age and Education of Women in Gram Panchayat Activities in Haryana

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 3, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 381-385

Abstract

Gender equality and empowerment of women is recognized globally as a key element to achieve progress in all spheres of life. Democratic decentralization is best bet for good governance. The study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state having highest and lowest female literacy status i.e. Panchkula and Mewat, respectively. Majority of respondents were of middle age, illiterate and primary school educated. Majority of them had entered in PRI for the first time and overwhelming majority had attended training at village and block level. About 80% of them were interested to know more about PRI, their roles and responsibilities and preferred village as venue of training. Majority of respondents were having no knowledge about most of structural aspects ofpanchayat. Literacy advanced area had clear and positive effect on knowledge level of elected women representatives about structural and functional activities. Younger age respondents were having high knowledge level about most of panchayat activities, structural aspects and decision making. It is suggested that efforts are required for real empowerment of rural women by bringing about an attitudinal change in both men and women.

Keywords

PRI, Gram Panchayat, Women Leaders, Women Participation, Women Empowerment

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• Study of Web Pattern in Spiders

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Kailash Saini ¹, N. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, JAIPUR (RAJASTHAN), IN

Source

The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 231-234

Abstract

No Abstract.

Keywords

Rajasthan, Spiders.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Mental Health Profile of Aged Rural Women

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Campus Kaul, Kaithal, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 1024-1029

Abstract

Ageing is a constant, predictable process that involves growth and development of living organisms. The United Nations anticipates that the number of people aged 65 and over will increase to 822 million all over the world by 2025. The increase of ageing population is a major concern to both the family and the government. Developing countries such as China and India have the largest total population, and will continue to have the largest absolute number of elderly people. Nobody grow old merely by living a certain number of years. Years may wrinkle the skin but worry, doubt, fear, anxiety, tension and self disrespect wrinkle the soul. Elderly people are highly prone to mental morbidities due to ageing of the brain, problems associated with physical health and socio-economic factors like break down of family support and decline in economic independence. The issue is more acute for women because they are disadvantaged in the predominantly patriarchal societies in which most of them live. The present study examines the changes in mental health of aged rural women and influence of various socio-economic factors on these changes. A semi-structured questionnaire on socio-demographic and mental health profiles of women was developed to assess their mental health status. Most of the women under study were consuming those food items which were easily available in villages and their diet generally lacked fruits, eggs and meat as only 17.5 per cent women were consuming egg and meat while 21.3 per cent ate fruits occasionally. Majority of aged women reported that they could concentrate on work (82.5%) and pay a useful role in the family (83.7%) provided they were given due respect and health care. It was found that more than half of them (57.5%) remained under stress due to one or the other reason and the magnitude of their mental stress was more than their physical one. Family education had positive impact on mental health status of elder women of the family as the mental health level of aged rural women from families having higher education was somewhat better than those of having lower level of family education. More rural aged women from married class were mentally good (86.0%) than those from widow class (67.6%). Family bonding among its members plays an important role in maintaining their physical and mental health specially those of older persons. More number of aged women from medium size families (84.4%) was having good mental health level as compared to those of small (78.3%) and large size (50.0%) families. It was found that high family income was not a guarantee of good mental health of its elderly women but it is the love and affection of family members that natters to keep the mental health of aged women sound as more women from families having medium annual income were having good mental health level (87.1%). The present study showed some association of socio-economic factors with mental health and functioning of an elderly woman. It is necessary that the caregivers be made aware of the physical and mental conditions and problems of the elderly people so as to meet their needs as far as possible in the home setting itself.

Keywords

Socio-Economic Factors, Mental Health, Aged Women.

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• Age Related Response of Tobacco Caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) to Biovirus-S, a Commercial Formulation of Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, N. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302 004, Rajasthan, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 16, No 2 (2002), Pagination: 157-160

Abstract

Laboratory tests were carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of Biovirus-S, a commercial formulation of nuclear polyhedrosis virus (Sl NPV) against the different age groups of Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) larvae. The susceptibility of the larvae correlated negatively with the larval period of development. LC₅₀ values of one day old larvae were found 2.7, 277.0 and 61951.2 times more susceptible than three, five and eight day old larvae, respectively. Ten-day-old larvae required comparatively higher concentrations of Biovirus-S (1.39x10¹⁰ POBs/ml), thereby indicating decreased susceptibility.

Keywords

Bioefficacy, Biovirus-S, Sl NPV, Spodoptera litura, Susceptibility.

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• Association of Income and Occupation with Knowledge Level of Women Representatives in Gram Panchayat Activities

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 181-186

Abstract

Gender equality and empowerment of women is recognized globally as a key element to achieve progress in all spheres of life. Democratic decentralization is the best bet for good governance. The efficient functioning and desired goals of PRI are not possible without active participation of women representatives in different development activities and decision making process. It is the need of the hour to examine the knowledge of women representatives in PRIs despite the socio-economic constraints. The present study was undertaken to know the association of income and occupation with knowledge level of elected women in gram panchayat activities. The present study was undertaken in purposively selected Panchkula and Mewat districts of Haryana state having the highest and the lowest female literacy status, respectively. A sample of 160 respondents consisting of 80 respondents from each district was taken. Income and occupation are important indicators of economic and social position of an individual in the society. While categorizing the respondents according to their income, the contention of government to estimate the income for BPL was taken into account and it was operationalized as low (upto Rs. 27000), medium (27001-150000) and high income group (about Rs. 150000). Occupation was divided into four main categories viz; farming, agricultural and skilled labour, professional or businessman and any other work. The socioeconomic profile of respondents indicated that majority of them were from middle age, illiterate or primary school educated, married, belonging to backward class, joint family, farming, medium income group and low to medium mass media exposure. The result indicated a significant association between income levels of elected women members with their knowledge level. More number of respondents from high income group was having high knowledge of administrative and economic activities (62.00%), social activities (72.00%), political activities (80.00%) and public and civic amenities (62.00%). A significant association was also found between occupation and knowledge level of respondents about different Gram Panchayat activities as indicating that more than 80 percent respondents from professional and business class were having high knowledge level of different activities except agriculture, health and sanitation and judicial activities. Similarly respondents from other works like hawkers, small shops in village, domestic helpers were having high knowledge about different activities of Gram Panchayat.

Keywords

PRI, Income, Occupation, Women.

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• Association of Caste with Knowledge Level of Women Representatives in Gram Panchayat Activities

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 213-216

Abstract

The 73rd Constitution Amendment has created space for women in political participation and decision-making at the grass ischolar_mains level by reserving one-third of the seats all over the country. The efficient functioning and desired goals of PRI are not possible without active participation of women representatives in different development activities and decision making process. It is the need of the hour to examine the knowledge of women representatives in PRIs despite the socio-economic constraints. The present study was undertaken to know the association of caste with knowledge level of women in gram panchayat activities. The present study was undertaken in purposively selected Panchkula and Mewat districts of Haryana state having the highest and the lowest female literacy status, respectively. A sample of 160 respondents consisting of 80 respondents from each district was taken. Caste status in the present context was measured with the help of relative scoring pattern. Scores were assigned to different caste groups as per legal prescriptions under the constitution. These include: General castes (1); Backward classes (2) and Scheduled castes (3). The socioeconomic profile of respondents indicated that majority of them were from middle age, illiterate or primary school educated, married, belonging to backward class, joint family, farming, medium income group and low to medium mass media exposure. A significant association of caste with knowledge level of women leaders was observed except a few like structural aspects and decision making. Women from general caste were having high knowledge about administrative and economic activities, agricultural, educational, public and civic amenities while knowledge level in case of women from backward class was high for social, political and health and sanitation activities. However women from schedule caste were having high knowledge of political activities.

Keywords

PRI, Caste, Women, Kanowledge.

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• Constraints and Suggestions to Promote Women Participation in Gram Panchayat Activities

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Authors

Sunita Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, College of Basic Sciences, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 1-3

Abstract

Gender equality and empowerment of women is recognized globally as a key element to achieve progress in all spheres of life. Democratic decentralization is best bet for good governance. The present investigation was undertaken to study the constraints and suggestions to promote women participation in Gram Panchayat activities. The study was conducted in two districts of Haryana state having highest and lowest female literacy status i.e. Panchkula and Mewat, respectively. Adopting random sampling techniques villages from each sample block were selected. Ultimate stage of sampling constituted the selection of respondents which in the present study were women sarpanches and Panches (Panchayat members). Since the number of such respondents in each of the sample villages was very small (4-6 depending on size of Panchayat), all the members from each village were taken into sample. Thus the ultimate sample taken was of 160 respondents consisting of 80 respondents from each district. Different descriptive statistics were computed using SPSS statistical package. Activities of Gram Panchyat refers to the activities undertaken by Gram Panchayats such as meetings held, management of budget, its utilization, and works related to agriculture sanitation, construction and maintenance, education, drinking water, farm forestry, administration, fisheries etc. Majority of respondents were having no knowledge about most of structural aspects of panchayat but were having full knowledge and involvement in social activities, educational, political, public work and civic amenities and health and sanitation. Literacy advanced area had clear and positive effect on knowledge level of elected women representatives about structural and functional activities. Younger age respondents were having high knowledge level about most of panchayat activities, structural aspects and decision making. Significant association of income and occupation with knowledge level of women members was observed.

Keywords

Socially Disadvantaged, Locus of Control, Parenting Styles, Academic Performance.

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• Impact of Loan Waiving Scheme among Farmers of Rural Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Savita Vermani ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 2, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 218-219

Abstract

The study was conducted in Haryana state. The sample of 400 debted respondents was selected from eight villages of two districts i.e. Karnal and Bhiwani through systematic random sampling technique. The loan waiving scheme primarily aimed at providing relief to small and marginal farmers indebted to formal agencies, by writing off their farm loans taken between 1 April, 1997 and 31 March, 2007, which were overdue as on 31 December 2007 and unpaid till 29 February, 2008. Analysis revealed that only 21.00% (out of 400) respondents availed loan waiving scheme under one time settlement. Only 10.50% of the respondents got benefit of one time settlement scheme and received the amount in between Rs. 10,000/--30000/-. Regarding socio-economic changes experienced by respondents after availing amount from loan waiving scheme under one time settlement analysis revealed that hundred percent of the respondents felt free from psychological problems. On an average Rs. 6742.00 was waived off under one time settlement of loan waiving scheme.

Keywords

Loan Waiving Scheme, Institutional Loan, Farmer Debtedness, Rural Bank, and Debt Problem.

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• Opinions of College Going Rural Girls about Eve Teasing:A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Kamaljeet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 211-213

Abstract

The modern India is emerging as a global power but for half of its population, the women across the country, struggle to live life with dignity continue. Women, irrespective of their caste, class and educational status, are not safe and have been the victim of exploitations since long time in different fields in their life both physically, socially, mentally and economically. Eve teaching is the most common act of public violence against women which includes various forms of harassment like making vulgar comment, indecent proposal, unwelcome gestures, attempt to make physical contact, etc. The present study was conducted on 75 girls studying in rural colleges. The data were collected using a interview schedule and analysed for drawing inferences. The results revealed that 64.0 per cent respondents had faced one or other form of eve teaching in their life. More than 2/3rd of the respondents were against the opinion that dress of girl is responsible for eve teaching. The main causes of eve teaching explained by the respondents were lack of respect for girls (89.0%), lack of education (80.0%), lower sex ratio (70.0%), low mentality of males (68.0%) and shyness of girls (67.0%). Majority of girls were of the opinion that incidence of eve teasing can be reduced by strictly enforcing laws (72.0%), moral education at home (76.0%), informing parents (80.0%), awareness about surrounding and self confidence (84.0% each). Expectations of girl students from government and educational institutions have also been discussed and it was concluded that more awareness among girls and preventive measures are needed to curb the menace of eve teasing.

Keywords

Eve Teasing, College Girls, Opinion, Sexual Harassment.

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• Knowledge and Attitude of Scheduled Castes of Haryana towards Small Family Norms across Different Age Groups

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 2, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 455-457

Abstract

The government of India launched a family welfare programme, whose main objective was to spread the knowledge of family planning methods and to develop among the people an attitude favourable for adoption of contraceptives. The present study was conducted in a multi-caste village and a total of 200 respondents were selected to assess the knowledge and attitude of scheduled castes families towards small family norms. The main objective of the study was to find the role of age in changing the mindset of people on adoption of small family norms in the scheduled castes families. It was found that all respondents had heard about small family norms and they wanted to adopt small family norms for the reason of having only two children. Age significantly enhanced the knowledge level of respondents about small family norms. Forty per cent of the respondents were in the age group of 25-35 years. Nearly half of the respondents (45.00%) belonging to 15-25 years of age group were having moderately low level of knowledge regarding small family norms. Near about three-fifth of the respondents (56.9%) of 35-45 years age category were having neutral attitude towards small family norms. On the other hand, half of the respondents (49.5%) in the age group of 15-25 year were having small size of family (0-4). It was observed that younger age respondents were having high level of knowledge as compared to elder age category. Similarly with increasing age the attitude towards small family norms were moving toward favourableness till 45 years. It was concluded that age favourably contribute to the knowledge and attitude towards small family norms.

Keywords

Knowledge and Attitude, Small Family Norm, Family Size.

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• Sociocultural Factors Affecting Sex Ratio and Health Deprivation of Girl Child in India:A Review

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Authors

Kamaljeet Kaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 310-314

Abstract

Sex ratio is an important social indicator to measure the extent of the prevailing equality between males and females in a society at a given point of time. Clianges in sex ratio largely reflect the underlying socio-economic and cultural patterns of a society in different ways. The present paper reviews various socio-cultural factors like traditional cultural practices, health practices, food and nutrition, education, awareness about laws, mobility of girls, attitude toward female, son preference, etc. that affect sex ratio and causes health deprivation of girl child. It is concluded that patriarchy manifested in son preference and daughter discrimination reduces the survival chances of girl child. This is reinforced by factors including property inheritance, dowry, high marriage cost and availability of the cheap technology. The results of various studies suggest that there is a need to change the mind set of society about girls their survival and development.

Keywords

Sex Ratio, Girl Child, Socio-Cultural Factors, Awareness.

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• A Sociological Analysis on Debt among Small and Marginal Farmers of Southern Region of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, V. P. Mehta ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Agriculture Economics, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 207-210

Abstract

Rural indebtedness has deep ischolar_mains in the country. The mounting burden of rural debt has crippled the rural economy. Agricultural strategies are mainly related to farmers with large land holdings. The facilities are not accessible to small and marginal farmers. These conditions adversely affected the small and marginal farmers as they are vulnerable to crop losses and price fall. They take loan to fulfill their agricultural and non-agricultural needs. Therefore, the issue of farmers' indebtedness becomes a matter of intense debate for whole of the country and as well as for Haryana. In this background, the present study was conducted to assess the status of farmers' indebtedness in the Southern region of Haryana State in detail. The results of the study indicate that an average amount of loan of Rs. 162087.00 was taken by respondents from institutional sources and non-institutional (Rs. 67865.00) for the purpose of agricultural and non-agricultural needs. It was suggested that respondents should be motivated for taking loan from institutional sources of loan and encouraged to adopt crop insurance scheme.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Source, Payment Pattern and Rate of Interest.

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• Factors Influencing Socio-Economic Viability of Small and Marginal Farmers in Southern Region of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 313-315

Abstract

Rural debtedness in India is one of the most serious problems of the rural economic. Actually, this problem is the sign of weak financial infra structural facilities available to the farmers for their survival and development. The study was conducted in Southern region of Haryana. The results of the study indicate that an average amount of loan of Rs. 229952 was taken by respondents from both sources. It is clear from the data that more than half of the respondents were repaying the loan irregularly while 42.67 per cent were repaying it regularly. Analysis revealed that 61.33% respondents enlisted low profit margins in agriculture as a major cause of debtedness. Analysis further revealed that respondents were burdened because of outstanding loan in spite of that 32.00 per cent respondents repaired or constructed the houses. Regarding problems faced by respondents after taking loan analysis revealed that overwhelming majority of the respondents (86.00%) were facing the problem of declining income after taking loan. It was also suggested that e-National Agricultural marketing facility should be provided to the farming community.

Keywords

Socio-Economic Variable, Causes of Debt, Utilization Pattern and Problem After Loan.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Women's Health in Rural Haryana:A Review

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Authors

Kamaljeet Kaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 11 (2017), Pagination: 1418-1420

Abstract

Women's health has been a global concern for many decades and India is one of the few countries in the world where women and men have nearly the same life expectancy at birth. Health care access is important for women as women's body charges throughout her life time, from fatal development to post menopause. The complex structure of the culture and socio-economic factors prevalent in patriarchal Indian society is responsible for the persistent discrimination in terms of health issues. The paper reviews various socio-cultural, economic and psychological barriers affecting women health. It has been observed by various researchers that women's health is influenced by age, work load, education, family type and size and socio-economic status. Additionally women provide the majority of family health care by caring for both aging parents and children although efforts have been taken to improve the health status of women but the constitution dream of gender inequality is terms of health are miles away from becoming reality, even today. The State Government of Haryana needs to urgently undertaking massive women's healthcare drive to correct the situation but still more efforts are required to improve the health condition of care taker of whole family.

Keywords

Women Health, Socio-Cultural Factors, Gender Inequality, Knowledge.

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• A Socio-Psychological Study on Awareness of Rural Women about Legislative Provisions Regarding Human Rights

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 9, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 29-32

Abstract

Human rights are as old as human civilizations and the term represent the rights of all human beings of both sex men and women. It has identified gender equality, in accessibility of human rights. No discrimination is allowed or imposed in exercise of these rights. Women represent about half of total population in India, but gender biasness and gender inequality are main features of Indian society. Women have been denied equal rights for centuries. Study was conducted in Karnal district of Haryana state on 200 women respondents from Nardak cultural zone to know the awareness about the laws related to crime against women. It was observed that awareness about laws was found in majority of respondents (86.0%) and awareness was found associated with age, education, occupation, caste and mass-media exposure as indicated by χ² values.

Keywords

Rural Women, Crime, Awareness about Laws.

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• Adam, P. (2008). Awareness of legal rights. Journal of Women Development, 52(5), 25-38.
• Devi, P. (2013). A study of awareness among rural women about their rights. Asian Journal of Educational Research and Technology, 3(2), 305-311. ISN 2249-7374.
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• Perceived Constraints Related to Inputs and Production by Direct Seeded Rice Growers in Kurukshetra District

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 280-282

Abstract

Direct seeded rice (DSR), most likely older method of crop establishment, is gaining popularity because of its low-input demand. It offers certain advantages i.e. it saves labour, requires less water, less drudgery, early crop maturity, low production cost, better soil physical conditions for following crops and less methane emission, provides better option to be the best fit in different cropping systems. Comparative yields in DSR can be obtained by adopting various cultural practices like, selection of suitable cultivars, proper sowing time, optimum seed rate, proper weed and water management. It can also be stated that soil problems related to rice and following crops can be solved with direct seeding. There are several constraints associated with shift from PTR to DSR, such as high weed infestation, evolution of weedy rice, increase in soil borne pathogens, nutrient disorders, poor crop establishment, lodging, incidence of blast, brown leaf spot etc. By overcoming these constraints DSR can prove to be a very promising, technically and economically feasible alternative to PTR. The contextual matrix and constraints associated with adoption of DSR are discussed in this paper. The study was conducted in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. From this district, two blocks namely Thanesar and Pehowa were selected randomly. The data presented that constraints regarding input and marketing perceived by respondents was high cost of seed and 'lack of marketing facilities in village1 ranked first constraint, respectively

Keywords

Direct Seeded Rice, Low-Input Demand, Comparative Yields, Constraints.

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• Knowledge of Rural Women about Legislative Provisions Regarding Human Rights:A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 366-369

Abstract

The declaration of human rights by united National General Assembly in December 10,1948, which represents the first global expressions of rights to which all human beings are entitled. It consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights, national constitutions and laws. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights from the ancient days; India has been committed to the ideals and doctrines of human rights. No discrimination is allowed or imposed in exercise of these rights. Women represent about half of total population in India, but gender biasness and gender inequality are main features of Indian society Women have been denied equal rights for centuries. The plight of women is distressing and their conditions in society are deplorable various social evils lead to deprivation of women. Crime against women is increasing day by day. The Indian constitution has guaranteed various human rights for women. In accordance to these constitutional rights, a number of legislative measures were enacted to safeguard the rights of women of both rural and urban women. Therefore, the present study was undertaken in Karnal district of Haryana state on 200 women respondents from Nardak cultural zone to study the knowledge of rural women about legislative provisions regarding Human Rights and association of socio-economic factors with level of knowledge. It was observed that Knowledge of rural women about crimes under IPC was among 46% of respondents including partial knowledge. Knowledge of respondents was found associated with age, education, occupation and mass-media exposure.

Keywords

Rural Women, Crime, Knowledge About Laws.

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• Socio-Economic Factors and Impact of Television on Primary School Boys

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Vijay Kumar ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 452-455

Abstract

This paper investigates how socio-economic factors in rural and urban families can affect the behaviour of boys after watching television. It also explores which health problem perceive after a long period of time to be affected by watching T.V. We collected data via survey questionnaire from 100 boys of Bhiwani district of Haryana state in which 50 boys from rural and 50 boys were urban. All boys were from primary school aged between 9 to 12 years old. The majority of boy s imitate the character of hero and heroine in rural area while in urban areas majority of boys imitate the character of hero and villain. About health problem after a long period of television viewing depicted that majority of the respondents in rural and urban were feeling health problems. Socio-economic factors had significant impact of imitation of character and health problems.

Keywords

Socio-Economic Factors, Imitation of Character, Health Problem.

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• Children's Television Viewing:A Sociological Study

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Authors

Vijay Kumar ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 443-445

Abstract

We investigated the patterned of children's television viewing, i.e., with whom children watch television programme, duration without feeling fatigue, parents restraining from television watching, television behavior during a guest/ friend visit and factors affecting the viewing pattern. The study was conducted on 100 boys of Bhiwani district of Haryana state in which 50 boys from rural and 50 boys were urban. The data was analyzed by applying frequency, percentages and chi-square. The study showed majority of the respondents viewed television with their family members, 38.0 per cent of the respondents viewed television up to 2 hrs without feeling any fatigueness, more than two third of the respondents were restrained by their parents. When a guest/friend visit them 54.0 per cent of the respondents continue television viewing in rural areas while urban students pay regards to their guest/friends and calculated chi-square value was significant at 5% level of significance.

Keywords

Children, Television Viewing, Family Members, Fatigue, Restrained.

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• Television Viewing Behaviour on Children:With Special Reference to Urban and Rural Children in Haryana

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Vijay Kumar ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 10-12 (2018), Pagination: 972-976

Abstract

The rapid convergence of mass media and communication technologies has made. Television is clearly part of the lives of hundreds of millions of young children around the world. This study examines the background and television viewing behavior of primary school boys in rural and urban areas. The study was conducted on 100 boys of Bhiwani district of Haryana state in which 50 boys from rural and 50 boys were urban. The data was analyzed by applying frequency, percentages, mean and rank. The study showed majority of the respondents belonged to age group 9-10 years in rural areas, had joint family, and belonged to backward class, having income up to Rs. 2025. Result regarding viewing frequency observed that 56.0 per cent boys were watching television up to 2 hrs and most preferred programmes of rural and urban was cartoon. Decision about channels and programmes half the cases selection was taken by father and majority of the respondents were watching television for entertainment.

Keywords

Children, Television, Preference, Channels, Entertainment.

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• The Influence of Television on Primary School Boys in Rural and Urban Area:A Sociological Study

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Vijay Kumar ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 10-12 (2018), Pagination: 1012-1015

Abstract

The present study was aimed to examine the influence of television on primary school boys in rural and urban areas. The sample for the study was 100 (50rural viewers & 5 Ourban viewers) selected primary schoolboys of 9 to 12 years of age, which were randomly selected from Bhiwani district of Haryana state. Questionnaire was used for the influence of television on primary school boys in rural and urban area. The data was analyzed by applying frequency, percentages and chi-square. The results showed majority of the respondents were connected to cable in urban area while most of the rural respondent had not cable connection. Majority of the respondents visit friend's house on social occasion that was influenced by T.V. on social aspect of human behavior. It was noticed that rural parents were watching more television as compared to urban parents. Majority of rural respondents do not play the games in comparison to urban respondents. Most of the rural and urban respondents always played more while not watching television, agreed that television viewing never affected their relationship with their friends, always think of television programmes during study time, felt that television viewing as great barrier to pursue their hobbies, realized that cable channel cause culture, moral and ethical invasion. On the other hand most of the students felt that television advertisements create awareness about new product.

Keywords

Primary School Boys, Human Behavior, Family Members, Relationship, Awareness.

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• Knowledge of Direct Seeded Rice Method among Farmers of Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agrieultnral University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 6 (2018), Pagination: 861-864

Abstract

The Indian agriculture has changed during the past about 50 years mainly due to development of agricultural technologies. Rice is grown in 18 districts of Haryana. Out of which seven districts are in high productivity group. The study was conducted in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. From this district, two blocks namely Thanesar and Pehowa were selected randomly. On the whole a total of 200 rice growing farmers were selected, who were using direct seeded rice method (100) and conventional transplanted rice method (100). The findings regarding knowledge level of respondents about various aspects of direct seeded rice method were studied like recommended seed rate, varieties, fertilizer practices, weeds, insect, pest, disease etc. It was found that sixty per cent respondents had high level of knowledge regarding direct seeded rice method. Awareness were found among farmers regarding direct seeded rice method such as increase the yield than conventional, seed is placed in the most fertile zone of the soili.e. 2-3cmlrom surface and recommended variety is used for sowing: Tarawari, CSR-30, PusaBasmati 1121 to which they reported 1st, 2nd and 3rdranks order.

Keywords

Nature, Extent, Knowledge, Direct Seeded Rice Method, Socio-Economic Factors, Etc.

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• Impact of Bt. Cotton and Non Bt./Desi Cotton Growing on Socio-Economic Status of Farmers in Bhiwani District

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Authors

Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Soeiology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 6 (2018), Pagination: 869-871

Abstract

Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) cotton is commonly grown in all over the world to control wide range of pests. The farmers benefited from BT cotton through increased yield revenue and gross margin. While the farmer maid savings on insecticide costs they had to spend more on seed and harvesting. The farmers made savings on insecticide costs they had to spend more on seed and harvesting. Farming households used the additional income mostly for investment in people (education)and physical resources (cotton & other crop production). This research paper conducts to assess the impact of Bt. cotton and Desi/non-Bt. cotton on socio-economic status of farmers. The study was conducted among 120 farmers in Bhiwani districts of Haryana State through survey method. The findings of the study elucidate that investment on education of children was reported increased by 83.33 per cent and 66.66 per cent of respondents growing Bt. cotton and desi cotton respectively. Expenditure on social ceremonies was felt increased by 70.83 per cent and 50 per cent of the respondents growing Bt. cotton and desi cotton/hybrids respectively.

Keywords

Bt. Cotton, Pests, Insecticide, Desi/Non-Bt. Cotton, Socio-Economic Status.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting the Problem of Dowry among Rural Women of Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Soeiology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agrieultnral University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 5 (2018), Pagination: 789-792

Abstract

The dowry system is a cultnral system in India in which the parents of the bride pay a large sum of money, expensive jewellery and other gifts such as car or other household items to the parents of the groom during marriage. The social and cultural efforts of the dowry system are devastating to the society as a whole. Dowry is the result of long standing power in balance between men and women and thus seriously compromises the well being, productivity and contribution of one half the populations. Therefore it was important to bring to light the issues affecting women in this reason. Two hundred women were randomly selected trom Kamal Districts of Haryana and out of those of 21, who were alfected the problem related to dowry in both reasons. Significant association was found between family type, education, size of land holding of family, mass media exposure, social participation and socio-economic status with problem of dowry faced by respondents. Concerted efforts are required to curb violence against women regarding dowry in Haryana.

Keywords

Problem of Dowry, Socio-Economic Factors, Factors Afafecting and Rural Women

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Attitude Towards Girl Child

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Kamaljeet ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 10, No 4-6 (2019), Pagination: 90-94

Abstract

The patriarchal canopy has always denied women the warm rays of autonomy and freedom. The in declinable gender biases have disfigured the very face o f humanity. The present study was conducted in the twelve village of two districts of Haryana state, i.e., Fatehabad and Sonipat having highest and lowest sex ratio. From each selected village 10 females and 10 males from 3rd generation (would be parents), 10 females and 10 males from 2nd generation (parents) and 5 females and 5 males from 1st generation (grandparents) were selected. In this way, from each village 25 females and 25 males were selected making a sample size o f600. A structured interview schedule was prepared to delineate the socio-economic factors affecting attitude over three generations towards girl child. The collected data were quantified and interpreted by using suitable statistical tools such as frequency and percentage, weighted mean score and chi-square test. Different factors like age, caste, family occupation and social participation were found associated with attitude as indicated by x2 results, showing the impact of social factors on attitude of respondents. Majority of the respondents opined that equal opportunities should be provided to both the genders followed by gender equality at home and accept changing roles and responsibilities.

Keywords

Attitude, Socio-Economic, Girl Child.

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• Socio-Economic Impact of Crop Insurance Scheme on Farmers in Haryana:A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 10, No 4-6 (2019), Pagination: 132-135

Abstract

Indian agriculture dependent on monsoon which is always flexible. It leads to operating risk in cultivation of different crops. Natural calamities may affect on the yield from agriculture sector. To cover the risk which may occur in future, there is need to some provision and crop insurance is only mechanism available to safeguard against production risk in agriculture. The study was conducted on 160 farmers in Kamal and Kurukshetra districts of Haryana state. It was found from the field of the study that more than one-third of the respondents (37.5%) received amount of Rs. 16000 to 32000 of crop insurance scheme followed by Rs. 12000 to 16000 (23.8) and Rs. 32000 to 70000 (17.5%). Two-third marginal farmers (66.7%) performed social ceremonies by the claimed amount o f crop insurance scheme. It was also suggested that Efforts are needed to make more aware about crop insurance scheme and knowledge should be imparted to them through trainings.

Keywords

Claimed Amount, Crop Insurance Scheme, Socio-Economic Impact Etc.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Problem of Dowry

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 21-24

Abstract

Human rights represent the right of all human beings of sexes, men and women. Women represent about half of total population and gender inequality and biasness are main features of rural society. Marriage is an auspicious ceremony which unites two bodies and soul into one. It is lifelong bonding of male and female. The demand of dowry or dowry system is a deep ischolar_mained problem in our society. The dowry system is a cultural system in India in which parents of bride pay a huge sumofmoney,jewellery, gift and other household items to the parents of groom before marriage, during and after marriage. The issue of dowry problem becomes a matter of great concern for whole country as well as for Haryana where male-female ratio is at the lowest level. There is an urgent need to study the dowry problem among rural women of Haryana. The present study was undertaken with the following specific objectives: To assess the nature and extent of dowry problem and to delineate the socio-economic and cultural factors affecting the problem of dowry. It was found that maximum numbers of the respondents (40.0%) were facing medium level of problems of dowry followed by low (35.0%) and high (25.0%). Factors like age, education and socio-economic status of the respondents were found significantly associated with dowry problem. Maximum number of women hailed from young age group, middle-senior secondary, medium to high socio-economic status were facing the problem related to dowry. Majority of women who had problem of dowry were harassed by motherin- law and husband for dowry. It was concluded that main social cause for increasing the problem of dowry was greediness and dowry system which is deep ischolar_mained in our tradition.

Keywords

Dowry, Social Factors, Nature and Extent, Women.

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• Eve Teasing and Impact on Self-Confidence and Well-Being in Rural Areas of Haryana

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, COBS CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 49-51

Abstract

Eve teasing or sexual harassment of women in public places is one of the most challenging community problems in India which inhibits liberalization of women and deprives them of basic human rights. Women faced different types of psychological problems due to eve-teasing. The WHO defines health as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. Whether victimization is due to the behavior of an individual or small group of men or the generalized threat to all women, eve teasing has serious effect on the safety, psycho-social well-being, and human rights of women. This research paper conducts to know the nature, extent, effect and consequences of eve-teasing against rural girls. The study was conducted among 200 respondents in rural area of Kurukshetra district of Haryana state through survey method. Out of 200 respondents, 110 respondents (55.0%) faced the evil practice of eve-teasing. Respondents who faced this problem, majority of them faced it promptly at bus stand (75.45%). Common form of eve-teasing was passing remarks got first rank. Regarding psychological well-being 41.81% women felt low in personal growth. More than one-fourth of the respondents (27.27%) showed their self- confidence by verbally threatened the accused, majority of respondents (46.87%) reported irritable bowel syndrome. Majority of respondents (46.87%) reported irritable bowel syndrome as physical consequence and had anxiety (32.29%) as psychological consequences.

Keywords

Eve-Teasing, Self-Confidence, Well-Being, Physical and Psychological Consequences.

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• Knowledge of Laws about Crime Against Women in Haryana:A Sociological Analysis

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Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 9, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 106-108

Abstract

Crime against women has been a bane of India's development efforts. With arcane customs like sex being a taboo in India, Sati, and Dowry, and the overall lower status of women further exacerbates these crimes. The study was conducted on 200 rural women in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. Data were collected from 12 villages with well structured interview schedule as per objectives of the study. It was found from the field of the study that maximum number of the respondents (43.0%) had low level ofknowledge about laws related to crime against women followed by medium level ofknowledge (31.0%) andhigh (26.0%). More than one-third of the respondents (38.0%) had maximum knowledge about Rape, Section 3 7 6 IPC followed by Kidnapping and Abduction, Sec. 359369 (35.5%) and Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (35.0%). Factors like age, caste, education, occupation, mass media exposure and socio-economic status of the respondents were found significantly associated with level ofknowledge about laws related to crime against women. It was also suggested that Efforts are needed to make rural women more aware about different laws related to crime against women and knowledge should be imparted to them through trainings.

Keywords

Knowledge, Crime Against Women, Indian Penal Code, Special Local Laws, Socio-Economic Variables.

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• Kathpalia, J., Kumari, V., & Chander, S. (2019). Eve teasing and impact on selfconfidence and well-being in rural areas of Haryana. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 9(1), 49-51.
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• Study of Antimicrobial activity of Star Anise Loaded Poly (DL-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Nanoparticles

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Aditi Sangal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201313, IN

Source

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Vol 12, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 499-507

Abstract

Nanoencapsulation using polymeric material can be done for Star Anise as it increases its efficacy. Earlier studies reveal that nanoencapsulation increases the antimicrobial activity, bio availability of the plant extract. For preparing the Star Anise loaded poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) PLGA nanoparticles ‘solvent evaporation method’ was used. Solvent evaporation method is used for producing nanoparticles of small size (10 nm for Star Anise), high entrapment efficiency (88.53% for Star Anise) and also for the improvement of inhibition of microbial growth. Further morphology, drug loading, entrapment efficiency, release profile and antimicrobial activities of nanoparticles are characterized. Usually studies related to drug release are conducted in vitro at 37°C as the Star Anise shows the initial burst of 36% and it is followed by quite slow rate. During microbial analysis, the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of Star Anise loaded nanoparticles against the Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus pumilus shows the inhibition zone of 9.84 mm and 10.20mm respectively at 6000 ppm whereas in case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli the nanopaticles shows inhibition zone of 8.21mm and 7.21 mm respectively at 4000ppm.Nanoparticles prepared here in shows suitable sizes as well as morphology. Antimicrobial studies show that nanoparticles prepared are beneficial for food and biomedical applications. The main objective behind the work in hand is the preparation of Star Anise loaded poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles for increasing the efficacy of antimicrobial activity related to Star Anise.

Keywords

Star Anise, Antimicrobial Activity, Controlled Release, PLGA Nanoparticles, Anethole.

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• Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial activity and Release Study of Cinnamon loaded poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide) Nanoparticles

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Aditi Sangal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201313 (India), IN

Source

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Vol 12, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 1529-1535

Abstract

Nanoscale drug delivery systems have shown their ability to encapsulate a variety of therapeutic agents. By encapsulating these molecules the solubility and stability of drug is improved. Cinnamon act as potential drug for lot of curable diseases such as Diabetes. For increasing its bioavailability as a drug, nanoencapsulation of cinnamon powder was carried out using solvent evaporation method. The effect of organic solvent and surfactant such as PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) and Pluronic F-68 was studied. The morphology and particle size of nanoparticles was studied using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) which shows nanoparticles of small size (10 nm for Cinnamon. Nanoencapsulation of Cinnamon also shows high entrapment efficiency (82.34% for Cinnamon) respectively and also improvement in inhibition of microbial growth. During microbial analysis, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Cinnamon loaded nanoparticles against the Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus pumilus shows the inhibition zone of 9.12 mm and 10.39mm respectively at 6000 ppm whereas in case of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans the nanopaticles shows inhibition zone of 7.23mm and 8.47 mm respectively at 4000ppm. Drug release study for cinnamon and corresponding nanoparticles was also done. The main objective behind the work in hand is the preparation of Cinnamon loaded poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles for increasing the efficacy towards different ailments.

Keywords

Bioavailability, Nanoparticles, Surfactants, Drug, Cinnamon, PLGA, PVA, Pluronic-68.

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• Gender-Based Domestic Violence in Rural Haryana: A Sociological Study

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Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, COBS&H, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 11, No 4-6 (2020), Pagination: 144-146

Abstract

This research examined the nature and extent of gender-based violence, in particular violence against women. The gender-based violence or violence against women and girls is a global pandemic that affects all the communities of the world. Violence against women is a critical issue of debatable which needs to be addressed on all platforms from where policy matters take place. However, the Indian government's resolution to end this menance, atrocity on female is at its peak. The major concept of this study is to know the various kind of violence activities with the objective of nature and extent of violence against women prevailing in Haryana. The area of study was Kurukshetra district which is situated in Haryana state. The criteria of data collection were 200 female respondents. In nature and extent of physical violence against women analysis shows first rank in physical harassment like beating, with mean score 2.11. Anger and verbal violence shows first rank with mean score 2.09. Economical violence includes husband snatch money forcefully from respondent which is earned by herself or present by her parents and relatives get first rank. In emotional violence most of the female respondent faced dismissing and ignoring also get first rank.

Keywords

Violence, Female, Physical, Verbal, Economical, Emotional Etc.

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• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Women Health: A Review

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Vinod Kumari ¹, Harvinder ¹, Mahak ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana and Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 11, No 4-6 (2020), Pagination: 147-150

Abstract

Health is a main determinant of human development as it has social and economic relationship with the quality of life. The right of health is the most basic of all human rights. Women are the pillars of Indian society and always have unique position in family as they are very personification of moral force that binds the family together. Women empowerment plays a major role: their agency and ability to take the best decisions in terms of nutrition for the family, women responsibilities include cooking, cleaning and taking cares children. The preset paper discusses various issues of women health and socio-economic factors affecting it. Various studies revealed that hygiene and nutrition are two important factors which have direct effect on women health. Signs of stress, trepidation, and unidentified mental distress are common in women than men. Women education level, their economic status and food habits play important role in well-being of their health. These socio-cultural factors are interlinked and multidimensional and affect the health status of women. Women health services must be seen beyond their availability as it relies on social status, cultural setting and the attitude of a society.

Keywords

Socio-Economic, Women Health, Economic Status, Well-being.

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• Social Construction of Laws Related to Crime Among Women with Reference to Haryana

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Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 8, No 4-6 (2020), Pagination: 188-191

Abstract

Eras have come, and eras have gone, but the dilemma of women is not likely to change. Time has helplessly examined women suffering in the form of discrimination, exploitation, degradation, humiliation etc. From the last decade's crime data, we see sharp number of crimes recorded under cruelty by husband and his relatives. It also seems that the same category has had the most dramatic increase over the years. In this regarding, the study was conducted on 200 rural women in Kurukshetra district of Haryana state. Information were collected from 12 villages with well-structured interview schedule as per objectives of the study. It was found that more than two-third of the respondents (71.0%) were conscious about reservation of seat for women in Panchayats, followed by prohibition of discrimination based on caste, sex, religion and place of birth (64.5%) and provision of maternity relief (59.0%). It was also found that more than two-fifth of the respondents (63.0%) were aware about the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 followed by dowry prohibition act (57.5%) and the medical termination of pregnancy (54.0%).It was also advocated that create healthy environment for women and girls everywhere by supporting exertions to end violence against them.

Keywords

Awareness About Laws, Women Crime, Crime Against Women, Factors Affecting Etc.

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• Perception of Farm Women about Drudgery-reducing Technologies in Rural Haryana: A Sociological Study

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Meenu Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 3 (2022), Pagination: 311-315

Abstract

Every advance in technology brings a change in the social environment to which man has to adopt in the form of modification of customs and traditions. A massive range of ladies is running in agriculture and acting strenuous duties. The majority of the rural and allied sports have been perceived as tough to carry out by the farm ladies. Drudgery-decreasing gear and devices are proved to be a boon for farm ladies. These gear and devices decreased the drudgery of farm ladies in addition to multiplying their performance and painting output. Working in higher postures additionally reduced the superiority of musculoskeletal issues amongst farm ladies. Technological improvements have been the motive at the back of the drastic modifications in all spheres of ladies' existence. Women have the capacity to mold themselves in keeping with each situation; she has to satisfy all of the necessities in their day-by-day existence. Technological gear reduced the workload of ladies. The power load dropping has no far-accomplishing consequences on ladies' lives inside the village. The technological development and agricultural home equipment inside the village have decreased the exertions of each lady and men and multiplied the productiveness that leads the village in the direction of prosperity and development. To study the adoption of drudgery technology by farm women, it is necessary to study the awareness and perception of women. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the perception of rural women about drudgery reducing technology. The study was conducted in two cultural zones, Hisar from Bagar and Mahandragarh from Ahirwal zone were selected. The study was conducted on 320 rural farm women who were selected randomly from Hisar I, Hisar II and Mahandragarh, Kanina Blocks.It was found that on average 22.2 percent of respondents were having a high level of perception about drudgery reducing technologies whereas 73.1 percent were having moderate and 4.7 percent were having alow level of perception.

Keywords

Farm Women, Drudgery Reducing Technologies, Level of Perception.

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• Assessment of Knowledge and Adoption of Horticultural Crops Under MIDH for Sustainable Crop Production in Haryana

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Baskaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Manisha ¹, Sahil Boora ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 192-196

Abstract

Sustainable horticulture farming is now an unavoidable necessity for environmental rehabilitation and food security. Horticultural crops constitute a significant portion of the total agricultural produce in India. The government of India has proposed to double farmer's income by the year 2022. Horticulture sector has emerged as an important source of income in Haryana and farmers have also started taking up horticulture crops as a separate viable economic activity. The present study was conducted in Fatehabad and Hisar districts of Haryana state. On the whole, 160 respondents were interviewed with the help of well-structured interview schedule. For assessing the knowledge and adoption of horticultural crops under MIDH for sustainable crop production, data were collected by personal interviews with the respondents at their home/ farm. It was found that more than one third of the respondents had partial knowledge about vegetable nursery raising method and subsidies for purchase of tractors and tillers. Two fifth of the respondent had no knowledge about cold storage capacity. It was found that 62.5 per cent of the respondents had fully adopted the fruits crops followed by 43.8 percent who had full adoption of vegetable crops. Only 37.4 percent respondents had partial adoption of vegetable crops. Not a single respondents had adoption of drone and crop scouting technology. Regarding the social impact of horticultural crops under MIDH four fifth majority of the respondents reported improvement in health and education. Regarding the economic impact three fourth percent of the respondents agreed that there was increase in income. Regarding the environmental overwhelming majority of the respondents agreed that degraded land can be utilized.

Keywords

Knowledge, Adoption, Sustainable, Mission, Integrated, Horticulture

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• Determinants of Divorce in India and its Impact on Partners and Family: A Sociological Analysis

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Vinod Kumari ¹, Kushagra Prasad ¹, Mahak ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Pathology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 197-200

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The paper looks at the institution of marriage and divorce in the World society in general and India in particular. An attempt has been made to put forth the changing nature of social institutions and divorce, conceptualizing it from the Sociological, Functional and Marxian perspectives. The paper further goes on to look at the causes of divorce and the socio-demographic analysis of divorce involving age, gender and other attributes. The paper ahead looks at the impact of divorce on women, children and families finally followed by the way forward to cope with the divorce.

Keywords

Marriage, Divorce, Family, Sociological Analysis

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• Farm Mechanization in Indian Agriculture and its impact on Social Change: A Review

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Harvinder Kaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 223-227

Abstract

The reviewed paper describes the importance and role of modern technology in farm sector in India. Technological changes are the crucial driving forces for increasing farm productivity and promoting farm development in all developing countries. In past the adoption of mechanization in farm was started due to the green revolution, then government want to fulfill the demand of food grains of population. But now the dimensions are changed from last few decades' policies for farm, research and development, trade, training and education has been strong impact on the adoption of technology, the level of farm production and agricultural practices. It is recognized fact that improved modern inputs and machinery are major determinants of farm output, yet it is important to interpret the relationship of mechanization with other social and economic factors. Study also concluded the crop wise adoption of mechanization, farm machinery, major driving forces in social change, participation of women in farm, agribusiness, cost and the labor employed in the farm sector. The paper also recommends suggestions, to ensure that the farm sector takes its rightful place in our economy.

Keywords

Farm Mechanization, Labor, Machinery and Social Change

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• Crop Residue Management with Conservation of Agriculture in India: A review

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Harvinder Kaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

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1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 232-236

Abstract

The reviewed paper explains about aggregate of the residue's genesis from different crops, usage in-field and outfield, reason of flaming and managing crop residue with conservation of agriculture and alternative strategies. This paper also discusses the available agriculture machinery to manage the several type of residues in-situ and ex-situ. Management of crop residue has emerged to be a big issue in northern states of India, subsequently farmers choose inflame the residues. Management of residue is important because it carry plant nutritious that enhance the topsoil fertility capacity. Flaming residue affect nature and also deficit of scrumptious number of plant exigent nutrients. The issue of on farm burning of stubbles is sharpen in recent years due to lack of labour, combine harvester and huge capital loss in removing the stubbles by traditional ways, The residues of sugarcane, rice, mustard, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, and millet are normally inflamed on-farm by various provenience of the India. This hurdle is more vital in the northern and western states where the wheat-rice system is mechanized. It is necessary to create consciousness among cultivators and farm societies to know the value of management of residues for resilience & sustainability of Indian agriculture.

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Crop Residue, Management, Machinery, Agriculture, Soil, Burning

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• Social Problems Faced by Elderly Women in Hisar and Nuh District of Haryana

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Authors

Amita Mor ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ², Rashmi Tyagi ³, Vinod Kumari ⁴

Affiliations
1 Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Sociology, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Assistant Scientist, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN
4 Professor & Head, Department of Sociology College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar Haryana, IN

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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 13, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 202-207

Abstract

The present study was carried out in the Hisar and Nuh districts of Haryana state in 2020 among 256 aged women living in urban and rural areas. The objectives of the study were to know the nature and extent of social problems faced by elderly women and to know the nature and extent social problems among the elderly women along with socio-economic factors associated with social problems. Twelve types of social problems were explored. The results made it abundantly evident that Hisar (65.60 percent) and Nuh (40.60 percent) districts had the 'medium' level of social difficulties among the majority of elderly women living in urban areas The extent of social problems was found 'medium' among most of the elderly women living in the rural area of Hisar (57.80%) and Nuh districts (35.90%). The overall extent of social problems was 'high' for 12.50 and 42.20 per cent in Hisar and Nuh districts, respectively. The findings stated that the percentage of status of relationships of the respondents with family members was 'average' (41.40%). A maximum number of the respondents (45.70%) were of the view that their selfstatus, deteriorated after attaining the age of 60 years (45.70%).Highly significant association was observed between social problems and age of the aged women from a rural area (χ²=44.99**) and significant in urban areas (χ²=09.44*) while a significant association was found between the education of the respondents from rural areas and level of social problems (χ²=12.73*).

Keywords

social problems, elderly women, urban area, rural area

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• Knowledge and Adoption of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture among Farmers of Haryana

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Authors

Baskaur ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ², Vinod Kumari ³, Satpal Singh Baloda ⁴

Affiliations
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 Professor & Head, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
4 Assistant Horticulturist, Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 12, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 99-103

Abstract

The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is a centrally sponsored scheme. The main goal of this programme is to maximise the horticulture sector's potential, which includes fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, fragrant plants, coconut, cashew, and cocoa. The present study was conducted in Fatehabad and Hisar districts of Haryana state. On the whole, 160 respondents were interviewed with the help of well-structured interview schedule. An attempt has been made to study the level of knowledge and adoption of MIDH among farmers and it was found that more than fifty percent of the respondents (56.8%) belonged to 36-50 years age group and had more than 6 lakh annual family income. Maximum number of the respondents (50.6%) had high level of mass- media exposure. The majority (78.1%) of the respondent had full knowledge about the pattern for planting fruit crops. Regarding the adoption of horticultural crops and production technology cent percent (100%) of the respondents had no adoption of crop scouting technology in horticultural crops. Ninety percent agreed that degraded land could be better utilized in horticultural crops. Regarding level of knowledge 70.6 percent of the respondents had high knowledge related to horticultural crops.

Keywords

Knowledge, Adoption, Constraints, Mission, Integrated, Horticulture

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• Menstrual Hygiene Practices, Socio-cultural Restrictions and Taboos among Indian Society and their Impact on Women Life

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Authors

Preeti ¹, Vinod Kumari ², Mahak ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 Department of Pathology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 12, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 146-149

Abstract

Menstruation is a natural physiological process that women only experience after they reach puberty. However, it has always been shrouded by taboos and superstitions that restrict women from participating in many socio-cultural aspects of their lives. Until now, menstruation is considered as taboo in India and associated with various myths and restrictions. Menstrual taboos and prohibitions affect girls’ and women's psychological health, perspective, lifestyle and most importantly, reproductive health. Girls' lack of awareness and understanding about adolescence, menstruation and their reproductive health makes it challenging to address menstruation's taboos and beliefs. The aim of this study is to bring attention to widespread menstrual myths/taboos and restrictions in India, as well as their menstrual hygiene practices and their impact on women's lives and health, as well as the importance of addressing these problems in basic care.

Keywords

Menstruation, Reproductive Health, Adolescent, Restrictions, Myths, Menstrual Taboos

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• Drip Irrigation Technology in Cotton Cultivation for Sustainable Agricultural Development

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Authors

Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹, Karmal Malik ¹, Kushagra Prasad ¹

Affiliations
1 Cotton Section, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 12, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 322-325

Abstract

Cotton is one the most indispensable fiber crop in the country and it plays a pivotal role throughout the world in flourishing the industrial and agricultural economy. The extensive use of cotton for various activities and industries has accorded it the status of “King of the Fiber Crops” and “White Gold”. The objective of the present study is to assess the knowledge levels and adoption of using the Drip Irrigation System (DIS) along with the subsequent impact and constraints. The data for accessing the above mentioned aspects were collected by the authors through the personal interviews conducted with the respondents at their respective homes/farms as well as findings of other authors were incorporated. It was found that knowledge level was moderate to high whereas adoption level was found medium among the farmers. It was noticed that factors like income, landholding, mass media exposure, education and socio-economic status played an important rle in adoption of drip irrigation in cotton crop. The research takes a step ahead in examining many aspects connected with cotton production, taking into account the position of drip irrigation for sustainable agriculture.

Keywords

knowledge, adoption, impact, constraints, drip irrigation system.

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• Nature and Extent of Women Employment in Rural Community of Haryana

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Authors

Monika Sarsana ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 434 - 436

Abstract

This study examines the nature and extent of women employment in rural areas. In the contemporary world, women's role is not essentially limited to household chores and farm activities. Over the past decades, globally there is a substantial rise in rate of women education and employment but the proportion of Indian women in work has been declining. This is due to the role of women in home production. Indian women particularly in rural areas, have to play multiple roles such as a participant in labour force for supplementing family income and in addition they have a central role in food chain activities. A survey was carried out to assess the nature and extent of 120 women engaged in four major types of occupations in rural areas of Hisar and Panchkula districts of Haryana. Nature of job, duty hours, wage amount, physical status of job and wage act knowledge were found to be highly significant with the type of employment. Data collected exhibited that all the labourers had a temporary nature of their job contrary to that 10% of the government employees were permanent at their job. More than three fifth of the respondents were earning less than Rs.10, 000 per month whereas only 8.3% respondents were earning more than Rs.30, 000 per month. Out of all the respondents, only 35% had full knowledge of wage act rest had partial or no knowledge. It's very important to enhance the women's work participation in productive employment also additional work burden requires support such as child care facilities to ease other domestic responsibilities which remains with women.

Keywords

child care, earning, family income, labour force, wage act, women employment, work burden

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• Factors Affecting Migration, its Consequences and Impact on Society: A Review

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Authors

Kushagra Prasad ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 10, No 4 (2022), Pagination: 502 - 504

Abstract

Migration is defined as the movement of people from one place to another. As the world has progressed in leaps and bounds, migration also has certain changes connoted with it. Earlier, the movement was way simpler with all the intermediaries involved whereas now it has become gender and season specific. The related factors, consequences and impact of migration form the essence of the phenomenon. The following paper is a step to interrogate and review migration from a sociological standpoint. The work is intended to ascertain the nuances related to migration and its comprehensive effect of it on the families involved.

Keywords

migration, factors, health, education, families

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• Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Forensically Important Blow Fly Chrysomya megacephala (F.)

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Authors

Nirupama Singh ¹, N. P. Singh ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Vikas Jindal ², Shashi Meena ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, IN
2 Insect Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 147021, Punjab, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Entomology, Vol 84, No 2 (2022), Pagination: 301-306

Abstract

Considering the significance of Chrysomya megacephala (F.) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and their larval instars in forensic-entomological investigations, a culture of C. megacephala was established and morphological features of second and third larval instars were studied under a compound microscope. To validate the species’ morphological identification, sequencing of the ‘standard barcode region’ (658 base pairs of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene) was performed and this sequence was subjected to BLAST analysis using the NCBI database which acknowledged it as Chrysomya megacephala with 99.39% identity with sequence of same species collected from Maharashtra, India. The phylogenetic analysis congregated Jaipur population separately than other samples from different regions of India, however, not much variations were recorded. This is the maiden report of molecular identification of C. megacephala from Rajasthan.

Keywords

Chrysomya megacephala, Diptera, morphology, adult, maggots, DNA barcoding, BLAST, ClustalW, phylogenetic analysis

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• Knowledge and Adoption of Custom Hiring Centres among Farmers of Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department o f Sociology, Ch. Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 13, No 1 (2023), Pagination: 13-17

Abstract

Due to labour shortage and lack of farm mechanization, India’s agriculture has seen inadequate production and productivity in different regions of the nation. The study was undertaken in Karnal and Sirsa districts of Haryana in 2021, i.e., based on agro climatic zones namely wet and dry, to analyse the farmers’ knowledge and adoption of Custom Hiring Centres. Nilokheri block from Karnal and Sirsa block from Sirsa district were selected purposively by involving 60 respondents spread over villages using proportionate random sampling technique. Farmers actively engaged in agricultural operations with special reference to Custom Hiring Centres were selected randomly. It was observed from the field of the study that overwhelming majority of the respondents (86.67%) knew about staffs in custom hiring centres followed by documents needed for registration (80.00%) and specialties of custom hiring centres (71.67%). It was also suggested to ensure that all farmers can afford it, the government should take a great interest in setting fair hiring rates for various types of farm equipment in various parts of the nation.

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knowledge o f farmer, adoption of farmer, socio-economic factors and advantages.

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• COVID-19 Pandemic and its Health Effects on Farming Families in Rural Communities of Haryana

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Authors

Deepika ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana., IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 14, No 1 (2023), Pagination: 105-107

Abstract

The pandemic has affected every aspect of human life, including the agricultural sector. Farmers are the essential components of the food supply chain and play a crucial role in ensuring food security for millions of people worldwide. However the pandemic has severely impacted the health and well-being of the farmers, exacerbating existing challenges they already face. The pandemic has a significant impact on the health of farming families in rural areas of Haryana. The study highlights the impact of COVID-19 on physical and mental health of the farming households. Furthermore, it examine the changes in health seeking behaviour, access to healthcare facilities and the availability of essential medicines and vaccines. The situation overall point towards greater investment in rural healthcare infrastructure to ensure that rural households have access to quality healthcare services. By prioritizing the health and well- being of rural families, we can build a more resilient healthcare system that can withstand future challenges such as pandemics.

Keywords

Health and Well-Being, Mental Health, Healthcare Facilities, Quality Health Services.

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• Socio-economic Impact of Custom Hiring Centres on Farmers in Haryana

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Authors

Subhash Chander ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, Ch. Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana ., IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 11, No 1 (2023), Pagination: 39 - 44

Abstract

Custom Hiring Centres of agricultural machinery are very helpful for the farming community to increase the net income of the farmers by way of reducing the cost of cultivation at each and every stage of crop growth in a timely manner. From a socio-economic perspective, the different farm implements such as transplanter, multi-crop thresher, combine harvester and baler had been bought by the custom hiring centre owners as additional equipment on need-based through the income generation by operating the custom hiring centres. Further, it has been noted that custom hiring centres play an important role in water conservation strategies, developmental, sustainability and environmental issues. The study was conducted in wet and dry agro-climatic zones of Haryana on sixty custom hiring centes. It was found that overwhelming majority of the farmers (87.67%) increased the size of contractual landholding after the adoption of custom hiring centres. Majority of the farmers were also saving the seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. As per study, the farmers (61.67%) were also facing the problem of the high cost of farm implements followed by lack of service and maintenance support for machinery (56.67%) and non-availability of machines at peak times in the rabi and kharif seasons (50.00%). It was also suggested that people should be encouraged to adopt custom hiring centres and reduce the production cost.

Keywords

agricultural implements, socio-economic impact, reasons for adoption and constraints

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• Prevalence of Psychological Problems among Elderly Women in Rural and Urban Areas

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Authors

Amita Mor ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ², Rashmi Tyagi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana ., IN
2 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 14, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 152 - 156

Abstract

The present study was conducted on the bases of cultural zone Hisar from Bagar and Nuh from Ahirwati. Asample of 64 old-aged women from urban and rural areas of each district was taken to make a total sample size of 256 oldaged women respondents. The objectives of the study were to know the nature of psychological problems and the level of psychological problems along with socio-economic factors associated with psychological problems. The psychological problems among elderly women were found significantly (p ≤0.01, Z = 7.69) higher in rural areas (40.45). The level of association was found 'high' among the elderly women having 'large' family size (47.8%) in urban areas. In rural areas, a significant association was found among the elderly women having 'small' family size (34.4%) with a Chi-square statistic 2 = 49.52 at = 0.01 level. The level of association between age and geriatric scale was found 'high' (53.7%) among the elderly women having 'large' family size living in rural areas.

Keywords

psychological problems, social problems, aged women, rural areas, urban areas

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• An Impact of the Changes in Family Life and Structure in India

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Authors

Kushagra Prasad ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Subhash Chander ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 13, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 260-262

Abstract

Family, the smallest and most basic unit of human organization has been the fundamental keystone across all the societies on the face of the earth. The importance of family can be conceived simply by the fact that it lays down the foundation for the growth of any individual. In India, the family was traditionally thought to be an encompassing unit serving all the social and economic functions collectively. Over the years various forces interplaying their roles have led to changes in our understanding of family. Indian family, per se, was characterized by “Jointness” with the patriarchal structure being an exception in certain pockets. The exposition of structural changes in the Indian family has been looked at in detail as the related impact that they have on women, children and other family members. The paper, therefore, is an attempt to gauge the intricacies of the traditional family structure and its related meaning.

Keywords

family, joint family, nuclear family, changes in family, impact on family members.

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• Impact of Social Media on the Health of the Rural Youth: A Sociological Study

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Authors

Priyanka Rani ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 11, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 247 - 251

Abstract

Media is unquestionably a very large and effective form of communication. The growth of India's rural youth is significantly influenced by social media. India's rural areas are most important part of India because 70 percent of the country's people reside in villages. The study was conducted in rural areas of 2 cultural zones Nardak and Bagar of Haryana purposively. The study was conducted in the Hisar and Karnal districts of Haryana State. Distraction and stress were ranked first and second, respectively, in terms of the effects of social media on several facets of mental health. The results also showed that more than 40% of respondents reported both a severe and moderate level of social media's impact on stress and distraction. It revealed that the majority of the respondents (70%) reported that a lack of interaction with neighbours and relatives affected their social health and scored first. Further results showed that more than 55 percent of the respondents reported that a lack of interaction with teachers and parents also affected social health. A low degree of impact on all aspects of health was experienced by 38.61 percent of respondents, followed by a medium level of impact by 19.44 percent.

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social media, impact, health, mental, physical, social

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• Comparative Benefits of Super Seeder with Combine Harvester Along with Constraints in Adoption among Farmers of Haryana: A Sociological Analysis

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Authors

Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Anil Kumar ², Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of FMPE, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 11, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 256 - 259

Abstract

After harvesting the paddy with a combine harvester equipped with a Super Seeder attachment, the Super Seeder machine's primary job is to simultaneously sow the wheat seed and plough standing paddy stubble into the ground. The study was conducted in Fatehabad district of Haryana state among 120 adopter and non-adopter farmers of Super Seeder farm technology. The study was carried out in the 4 blocks of the district namely Bhuna, Bhattu Kalan, Ratia, and Fatehabad. It was found that 45.83 percent of the total farmers were from 35+to 50 years of age category followed by 27.50 percent and 26.67 percent from above 50 years and up to 35 years respectively. Majority of the farmers i.e., 78.33 percent belonged to general caste whereas rest 21.67 percent were from backward class. Time taken by Super Seeder is 3.33h/ha whereas 15h/ha by conventional practices which means time saving by 77.8 % as reported by adopters. Saving of fuel, labour requirement, and cost of sowing disclosed is 60.71%, 77.8% and 53% respectively. Super Seeder found to be advantageous in saving of 6.38% of gross return from grains and 8.90% of gross return from straw leading to 7.22% of total gross return. Regarding the constraints in adoption of Super Seder farmers reported (Table 3) requirement of high hp tractor of 60-70 horse power (rank I), lack of technical knowledge (rank II), choking of machine while working (rank III), high cost or high custom charges (rank IV).

Keywords

rice residue management, super seeder, adoption, wheat, rice constraints

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• Effects of Youth Migration on Well-being of their Parents: An Overview

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Authors

Mamta Chahal ¹, Bas Kaur ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹, Manisha ¹, Sahil Boora ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Source

IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 11, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 335 - 339

Abstract

This review study intends to investigate how young people's migration and the parents they leave behind are related. The idea looks into how youth migration impacts the family, their social life, their financial security, and the health of the parents who stay behind. Several other factors that contribute to migration are also discussed in this essay. In addition to economic factors, social, political, educational, cultural, health, and transportation factors also have an impact on migration as a phenomenon. The movement used to be relatively straightforward with all intermediaries present, but these days it is gender, remittance, and season-specific. The current research takes a sociological approach to examining the impact of youth migration on the well-being of their parents. The effort is mostly focused on identifying the contributing elements. The major goal of this work is to identify the causes of adolescent migration and their widespread effects on social, financial, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

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parents, well-being, migration, push-pull factors

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