Shedding Light on the Socio-economic Status of Women Construction Workers in India

This study emphasizes the importance of rising socio-economic status and active involvement in home decision-making, which are contingent upon women's participation in the workforce. Considering that worker, especially women, engage in various business and non-business endeavors, health significantly influences their participation in the construction industry. This study explores the socio-economic conditions of women employed in construction in Lucknow, India, with particular attention to the difficulties they encounter in their workplace. Using a random sampling method, the study surveyed 110 female respondents from Aashiyana and Alambagh localities in Lucknow. Data interpretation was conducted using AMOS software with SEM, and SPSS software with regression analysis and ANOVA. The study found that financial difficulties affect 66.4% of these workers, while 79.1% struggle with debt. The majority of workers (66.4%) have a monthly income between Rs 4000 and Rs 6000. Additionally, the study highlights significant health and income-related issues that impact the well-being of women working in construction. JEL Code: J16, J71, J01, N37, J08