Empowering Rural and Tribal Women: Enhancing Self-Awareness through Intervention and Identifying Determinants

The present study is to examine the effectiveness of the intervention program in enhancing self-awareness levels among rural and tribal women. One hundred and twenty (n=120) women were selected from Adilabad and Kumarambheem Asifabad districts of Telangana State. The sample comprised of rural (60%) and tribal (60%) with ages ranging between 25-50 years, were drawn by purposive random sampling method. A self-developed scale was administered to collect the data. The findings of the study revealed that the majority (63%) of the rural and tribal women were not adequately aware of their own self prior to intervention. After the intervention, 58 % of rural and tribal women enhanced their self-awareness levels after exposure to the intervention. The present findings emphasise a need for planning suitable intervention programs for enhancing self-awareness levels among women. Findings of the study highlighted the significant improvement in self-awareness levels among rural and tribal women which can serve as a foundation for personal growth, self-empowerment, and community development among marginalized populations.
The study faced challenges related to the cultural diversity and geographical dispersion of the rural and tribal communities, as well as potential language barriers and limited access to education and resources among the participants. Moreover, this research underscores the need for continued efforts to design and implement culturally sensitive and region-specific programs to address the unique challenges faced by rural and tribal women, ultimately promoting their well-being and social progress.