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A Comparative Analysis of Gender Disparity in Work Participation in Bhagalpur District, Bihar, India

Author(s) Dr. Prashant Kumar, Dr. Swati Yadav
Country India
Abstract Gender disparity in work participation remains a critical development challenge in India, particularly at sub-regional levels were pronounced spatial and rural–urban inequalities persist. This study analyses the block-wise and temporal patterns of gender disparity in work participation in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, using secondary data from the Census of India. Sopher’s Disparity Index has been employed to assess spatial variations and gender disparities in work participation. The findings reveal that changes in work participation during the study period were largely driven by increased male participation, while female participation stagnated or declined in several blocks. Marked inter-block variations reflect localised socio-economic, cultural, and structural constraints on women’s employment. Rural areas exhibit comparatively lower gender disparity, largely due to women’s involvement in agriculture and allied activities. In contrast, urban areas show sharper gender gaps and limited female engagement in formal employment. The study highlights persistent and spatially uneven gender inequality in work participation and underscores the need for region-specific, gender-sensitive employment policies to promote inclusive and balanced development in Bhagalpur district.
Keywords Keywords: Gender Differentials, Gender Disparity, Rural–Urban Inequality, Sopher’s Disparity Index, Work Participation
Discipline Arts
Published In Volume 4, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-09
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