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Articles by Rajshree Bedamatta

Rise of Gender-based Occupational Segregation in India

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By Mridusmita Bordoloi, Rajshree Bedamatta
| Economic and Political Weekly Verified
Gender-based occupational segregation in India rose between 1993–94 and 2023–24. Rural India has become more segregated over time. The extent of segregation among regular-salaried workers has declined and that among casual labourers has grown sharply. Unlike earlier decades, the self-employed segment saw a steep rise in segregation post-COVID-19. Higher education among women is strongly associated with a lower likelihood of agricultural employment, although its magnitude has moderated over time.
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Maternal and Child Health After the Pandemic: A Case for Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on Community Relations with Frontline Workers— Notes from Barpeta District, Assam

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By Jith J R, Rajshree Bedamatta
| Data Societies: The Self, the State and the Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted health services worldwide, severely impacting maternal and child health in low- and middle-income countries. This article examines the need to assess the pandemic's impact on maternal and child health interventions, focusing on community relations with frontline workers.
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Daughter Deficit

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By Smita Choudhury, Rajshree Bedamatta
| Economic and Political Weekly Verified
Insights from NFHS-5 Data in Assam Conventionally, the north-eastern region of India is perceived as comparatively advanced in gender-related developmental outcomes, leading to an expectation that Assam would demonstrate favourable conditions regarding the survival and status of women.
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Is Fixed Price Contract a Viable Option for Farmers? : A Case Study of Potato Contract Farming from West Bengal

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By A Study, Prasenjit Barik, Rajshree Bedamatta
| Economic and Political Weekly Verified
A Case Study of Potato Contract Farming from West Bengal This paper explores the economics of contract versus non-contract potato farming in West Bengal, India, using primary data collected from a household survey of 263 farmers (2021–22 potato season).
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