Exploring Voices Of The Mountains: The Role And Position Of Kinnaura Tribal Women Of Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

This paper explores the multifaceted roles and position of Kinnaura women in Himachal Pradesh. It examines their key responsibilities in managing household tasks, their active participation in community and religious activities, and their substantial contributions to the local economy through horticulture, agriculture, and small businesses. Kinnaura women play a vital role in their households by overseeing domestic duties and are integral to the social and religious fabric of their community. Their involvement in agricultural and economic activities significantly impacts local livelihoods. This article discusses the role of women in economic, social, political and religious fields, their social status, economic activities, crimes against them and their position as well as status in their respective community. For the claims that has been made through this paper the researcher has also provided the secondary and primary sources of data as far as the findings of the study are concerned.