Health Problems of Women Workers in Cashew-Nut Processing Industry: A Sociological Analysis

Work is an essential part of human life; it creates standard of living, pleasure, and satisfaction. It is important for the physical, mental, social and economic development of a man or woman. Women are the backbone of every family. As a daughter, wife, and mother they are sincere towards their roles and responsibilities. They are a social and emotional supporter as well as a caretaker of family. When there is a time of crisis and misshapen for the family, then women come out from the seclusion of men. At times, there are unforeseen circumstances such as critical illness or death. Today, working women have a dual role, dual burden, and dual responsibilities. Cashew is the most delicious and nutritious product referred to as “poor man’s crop and rich man’s food”. It is an item of food rich in protein, fats, and vitamins. The cashew nut processing industry is provides more than three lacks persons are directly employed, of whom 95% are women from socially and economically backward communities in rural areas. At the same time, the cashew-nut processing industrial workers’ health and their quality of life affected. The present study find out the women health problems in Soundhararajan cashew nut processing industry in Vegakollai village, Kurinjipadi Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India.

Cashew-nut industry, Women workers, Health problems

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