The effect of COVID-19 on women in north-east India: an inter-sectionalism perspective

Authors

  • Dr. Kakali Goswami
  • Ms. Yuma Narah Guest Assistant professor, Dept. of Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/0901.081

Keywords:

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Covid-19 Pandemic, Women at Intersections

Abstract

Despite significant advances by mankind, time stands witness to the magnified sufferings of the vulnerable condition of women during the pandemics. Inter-sectionalist overview of the scenario becomes quintessential to understand the root cause. An observational study was carried out among 100 women from the north-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to understand the role of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on women. Data were collected using questionnaires in e-forms of UN Women Rapid Gender Women Assessment Survey, Perceived Stress Scale by Sheldon Cohen, and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The results showed a significant increase in time devoted to household chores and management among the majority of women especially cooking, serving, and cleaning. The study reported mental and emotional health issues by a majority of the percentage in addition to maintaining personal health care routine. Further analysis of psychological variables reported a positive correlation between perceived stress and depression among women at different age levels.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Dr. Kakali Goswami, & Ms. Yuma Narah. (2022). The effect of COVID-19 on women in north-east India: an inter-sectionalism perspective. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/0901.081