Contribution of muslim women in the Economic Development of the Nation

(With special reference to Madhya Pradesh)

Abstract

India’s partition in 1947 made a large chunk of muslims to move to Pakistan, whereas a majority of them stayed back in this country. Nonetheless, communal cleavages continued to be a menace Contribution of muslim women in the Economic Development of the Nation between muslims and Hindus, which resulted in the former’s discrimination in various areas of life.

            However, as the time changed, makeover also started to take place in Islam in General, and in the role of Muslim women in particular.

            As such it is a fact that many social sanctions have been imposed on muslim women by their own community that limited their role in different areas, as well as hindered their freedom of choice of education, work, marriage and a variety of aspects revolving around their life. However, gradually, transforming world scenario has definitely put impact on their life; but change resisting factors have slowed down its rate and size.

The main objectives of this study are  -

1. To explore economic social and educational problems of muslim women in India.
2. To study the fostering and hindering mechanism muslim women had to face from different quarters of society.
3. To examine the nature and area of economic activity and the manner in which it contributed in the economic development of the nation.
4. To evaluate the significance of their contribution in the economic progress of the country.

       5. To suggest recommendation to improve the condition of muslim women.