Desai Sonalde, Banerji Manjistha
University of Maryland.
J Popul Res (Canberra). 2008 Oct;25(3):337-355. doi: 10.1007/BF03033894.
This paper examines the impact of husbands' migration on the lives of women left behind. Using data from the India Human Development Survey 2005, we focus on two dimensions of women's lives: women's autonomy and control over their lives; and women's labour force participation. Results suggest that household structure forms the key mediating factor through which husbands' absence affects women. Women not residing in extended families are faced with both higher levels of responsibilities and greater autonomy, while women who live in extended households do not experience these demands or benefits.
本文考察了丈夫外出打工对留守妇女生活的影响。利用2005年印度人类发展调查的数据，我们关注妇女生活的两个方面：妇女的自主权和对自己生活的掌控；以及妇女的劳动力参与情况。结果表明，家庭结构是丈夫外出这一情况影响妇女的关键中介因素。不住在大家庭中的妇女面临着更高的责任水平和更大的自主权，而住在大家庭中的妇女则没有这些要求或益处。
