Abstract :
Work participation rate varies in socio-religious structure in which Muslims, especially women are
more backward compared to men not only in India but also in the state of West Bengal. Egalitarian
society can only be achieved by establishing equality between male and female in work participation as
females are capable enough to match with males. The results reveal that Muslims experience higher
gender inequality compared to the Hindus in all the districts of West Bengal except Murshidabad and
Haora. However, gender inequality among Muslims has reduced significantly in most of the districts
during 2001-2011. The rural-urban difference in gender inequality was found higher in Muslimmajority
districts, and Muslim females were found dominating the sector of marginal works.Once, the
extent and degree of gender inequality of work participation among Muslims are identified,
policymakers will be able to formulate necessary strategies in order to erase the existing gender
inequality for economic and social development.
Keyword :
Work Participation Gender Inequality Sustainable Development Co-efficient of Equality