ROLE OF WOMEN IN FISHERY SECTOR IN TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT This study focuses on role of Women in Fishery sector in Tamil Nadu. Fishermen population constitutes a significant portion in overall population. Particularly, the size of fisher women has increased significantly from fishermen census of 2000 and 2010. Similarly, the role performed by fisherwomen has also differed significantly in pre and post fishing activities. The study evidenced that the major role played by fisher women are fish marketing, Dried fish marketing, fishing, net making and Allied activities major roles for fisherwomen from the Tamil Nadu.