Lalfamkima
Affiliation: Department of Sociology, Mizoram University, India
Email: [email protected]
Abstract: Vending local produce is an important economic activity for the Mizo women. Some of the women in this field are single mothers who support their families. Some married women bring their kids to their vending place because their husbands are alcoholics. The government and bank implemented several development and financial support schemes for women’s upliftment, but they were unaware of them due to their illiteracy and ignorance. Therefore, the state government must take steps to raise awareness and conduct extensive outreach regarding the policies and programs available for vendors. Although DAY-NULM takes care of the vegetable vendors, they still need proper care, awareness, and development for their security. Therefore, this study aims to highlight the issues faced by women vegetable vendors and promote their empowerment in Aizawl City, located in Mizoram State of Northeast India. The present study is, thus, an approved research proposal submitted to the author’s university for pursuing a doctoral degree. Accordingly, the proposal starts off with a general outline entitled The Introduction. Next, an attempt is made to consolidate a detailed review of literature classified under three major heads, such as theoretical perspectives, methodological review of studies, and the review of thematic domains. The review concludes by identifying the research gap and explaining the rationale for the study. The next section narrates the objectives of the study and the study methodology. The study methodology covers the research design, the operationalisation of concepts, the universe and samples, the principles of inclusion and exclusion, the sources of data classification and tabulation, and data analysis and interpretation. Next, we analyse the proposal’s ethical considerations. The penultimate section discusses the possible limitations of the study. The proposal in its accepted format closes with a tentative chapter plan before listing out the references.
Keywords: Informal Sector; Empowerment; Mizo Women; Vegetable Vending; Socio-Economic Status; Work-Life Balance.