October 27, 2025Open Access

Negotiating Boundaries: A Sociological Exploration of Rural Women's Agency in the Face of Patriarchy and Caste

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Empowerment is shaped by rural women's agency within caste and patriarchy, shedding light on social dynamics.
Rural women leverage various forms of capital—cultural and social—to challenge entrenched social norms.
Research findings indicate significant policy implications for practitioners addressing rural women's issues.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective strategies toward women's empowerment in rural India.

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Research reveals how rural women's agency impacts empowerment, implying strategies for addressing social norms and gender bias.

Sonali Mukherjee (2025) studied this question.

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