Role Of Women In Household Development:An Economic Analysis

The objective of this research paper was to study the contribution of women in their household income and their role in improving their family life standard. The study was carried out at five union councils of Tehsil Shujabad, District Multan. Data was collected through a questionnaire from 200 working women by random sampling. The dependent variable was consumption while independent variables were income opportunities, age, education, female participation, satisfaction, health and living standard. Multiple regression analysis was applied to draw the results, which show that women's income opportunities, education, satisfaction on jobs, age, health and living standard all have positive impact over their contribution in their household income. The poverty level of their families were decreased while the living standard of their families was improved due to their earning. Thus, Government should expand job opportunities for educated women to enable them to contribute in their family income.