The agriculture sector as a whole has developed and emerged immensely by empowering men with technology.

Women experience disadvantage and oppression differentially, based on their status, context and location.

Despite its many advantages, the employment of women in economic activity in India has been associated with increased mortality for infants and young children. Simultaneously, narrower gender differentials in child mortality among employed women have been noted.

This study analyzes longitudinal data from Matlab, Bangladesh, to examine the impact of child mortality on subsequent contraceptive acceptance and continuation.

High family size desire and low acceptance of family planning constitute, the two main factors underlying the high fertility of the Indian population. Excessive loss of children in early childhood in rural areas is considered to be contributory to both of the above factors.

Although female labour force participation is a growth driver, participation rates suggest a country’s potential for faster growth.