Abstract

Over the years there has been an increase in the demand and supply of domestic workers worldwide. As a highly informal job, women are mostly engaged, which necessitates more engagement in this area. This paper analyses the demand, wage and societal outlook towards domestic work. The data was collected from a micro-level unit. Multiple regression, mean analysis and descriptive analysis were done to draw results. From the result, it is clear that the monthly household expenditure of those who are hiring domestic workers is positively related to the salary of domestic workers. Whereas the expenditure level crosses a higher limit the relationship moves negatively. The mean salary of domestic workers is higher than the wage mentioned in the Kerala Minimum Wage Act 2016-18. The monthly expenditure of the family, number of working women and man are the statistically significant determinants which determine salary of domestic workers.

Keywords

dignity, domesticity, decent work, factors, domestic workers.

Abstract

India is one of the colonized countries that underwent radical changes during and aftermath of the colonized rule. The cultural imbalances created by the rulers on the people and on the nation had created a numerous changes on the culture and tradition, right from the attire to the attitude everything becomes anglicized. English- speaking Indians were offered important jobs during their reign; the same attitude has been followed still. In India, speaking in English is still a sign of sheer intelligence, and that has become a common requirement for a job. In the writings of Chetan Bhagat, he picks a commoner as his protagonist and presents his sufferings in an omniscient narrative. His narratives went through different thematic contents interwoven within such as love, friendship and difficulties faced by middle class youngsters hailing from both rural and urban.

Keywords

omniscient, interwoven, hailing, social mindfulness.

Abstract

“Be enlightened through education, be strengthened through organization, and make progress through industry” (Sree Narayana Guru: 1910)

During the 19th century, the Ezhava population in Travancore was relegated to the lowest rung of the caste hierarchy which hindered their social, educational and economic mobility. However, the Sree Narayana reform movement brought about a significant paradigm shift, empowering the Ezhava community to break free from their socio-economic shackles. By promoting education and entrepreneurship, the movement enabled Ezhavas to access better livelihoods, fulfil their basic needs, and ultimately, improve their overall wellbeing. This paper examines the role of the Sree Narayana reform movement in transforming the Ezhava community from a disadvantaged group to a thriving, educated, and entrepreneurial class, thereby redressing the social and economic disparities of the time.

Keywords

reform, mobility, education, employment, entrepreneurship.

Abstract

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway explores how man fits into a violent and destructive universe. Hemingway seems to be implying in this narrative that, at least in the natural order, man might discover his own beauty and dignity by discovering the mystery of human power that lies at the core of so much that seems harsh and violent. This paper addresses the subject of courage; yet, the novelist appears to have placed a great deal of faith in conceptions or ideals, and courage devalues in the story. Hemingway appears to have just given up on society’s illness and every sociological, philosophical, and spiritual attempt to heal it. In the universe of The Old Man and the Sea, both humans and animals must act bravely in order to survive. Without courage, there can be no love, kindness, charity, or justice in this harsh world. Hemingway exhibits a kind of dignity in the exercise of the body of both man and fish that is only possible when two beings become brothers via an endurance test that tests every ounce of power and ability they possess.

Keywords

struggle and resilience, isolation, nature and the sea, pride and dignity, cuban setting

Abstract

Information education and communication help the undergraduate students to gain knowledge on cervical cancer and its prevention. Cancer is the leading cause of death among women in developing country. Quasi-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. 60 undergraduate students were selected by simple random sampling. In the pre-test 3 (5% ) had in adequate knowledge, 46 (76.67%) had moderate knowledge 11 (18.33%) had adequate knowledge on cervical cancer and HPV immunization. After the education in the post-test 4 (6.67%) had adequate knowledge, 33 (55%) had moderate knowledge and 23 (38.33%) had adequate knowledge. The pre-test mean score was 11.88 with standard deviation 2. And post-test mean score was 13.28 with standard deviation 3.14. The calculated “t” value 2.52 was statistically significant at 0.05 level. This study explored the knowledge among undergraduates on cervical cancer and HPV immunization.

Keywords

cervical cancer, human papilloma virus, hpv, immunization, information education.