Examining the Relationship Between Female Labour Force Participation and Crime Rates Against Women in India: A Cross-Regional Empirical Analysis

Dr. Dayanand Kumar

Abstract: This research explores whether female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) correlates with crime rates against women across Indian states and union territories, and whether regional differences in crime rates exist. Drawing from cross-sectional data for 36 Indian regions during 2021?22, we use bivariate correlation analysis and one-way ANOVA to examine these relationships. Results indicate a weak, statistically non-significant negative correlation between FLFPR and crime rates (r = -0.178, p = 0.298), and no significant variation in crime rates across six major Indian regions (F (5,27) = 1.39, p = 0.258). These findings challenge simplistic narratives about the protective effects of economic participation and underscore the importance of multi-dimensional approaches to understanding gender-based crime. The study concludes with a discussion on data limitations and recommendations for future research directions, emphasizing the need for more nuanced, longitudinal, and intersectional approaches.

Keywords: Female Labour Force Participation (FLFPR), Gender-based Violence, Crime Against Women, Women's Empowerment, Economic Participation, Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), Regional Disparities, Patriarchy, Empowerment Theory, Backlash Hypothesis, Gender Inequality, Labour Economics, Gender Development

How to Cite?: Dr. Dayanand Kumar, "Examining the Relationship Between Female Labour Force Participation and Crime Rates Against Women in India: A Cross-Regional Empirical Analysis", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 974-980, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25515204458, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25515204458