Empowerment and Leadership Quality Improve Unorganized Women Migrant Workers in Karur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The study delves into the dire socio-economic conditions of migrant women workers, highlighting their vulnerability and marginalization. It aims to explore avenues for enhancing their leadership qualities and empowerment to ameliorate their quality of life. The research encompasses demographic details, workplace challenges, economic hardships, psychological distress, health issues, and exploitation faced by unorganized women migrants. Employing a descriptive research design, the study randomly sampled 100 women respondents. Key findings include insights into their quality of life, economic status, workplace psycho-social challenges, health concerns, and coping mechanisms. Moreover, it sheds light on the prevalent exploitation and strategies employed by women to combat such adversities. Ultimately, the research strives to empower women, fostering their leadership capabilities during migration, thereby bolstering their resilience within their communities, families, and workplaces.