Socio-Economic conditions of sahariya tribal women in Baran District of Rajasthan: A sample survey Dr. Rathore Jayshree Associate Professor and Research Guide, Department of Sociology, Govt. Arts College, Kota, Rajasthan Online published on 10 September, 2019. Abstract Rajasthan is inhabited by many of the tribes, of which few of the tribes such as Damor, Patelias, Sahariyas, Gharasia, Bhil and Meena are most poor and backward tribes. Due to their under-development, there is illiteracy and negligence among tribal women. Gender inequality is the most significant problem faced by these women. Sahariya tribe is one of the most backward tribe in Baran district of Rajasthan. Illiteracy, domestic violence, poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, suppression, alienation, etc are few of the problems faced by Sahariya tribal women. To study the socio-economic conditions of Sahariya women, the present study was made. A survey of total 190 Sahariya women using interview schedule was conducted by author. The paper described the findings and suggestions. Education, self-employment, housing and healthcare are essentially suggested for the overall empowerment and development of Sahariya women. Top |