A geographical analysis of the influence of women’s services in social and economic development in the the rural sector: Kamburupitiya Provincial Council, Matara

Abstract

This study on the influence of women’s services in the social and economic ^development in the rural sector was carried out selecting three areas in the Kamburupitiya Provincial Council, Matara.(Ihala Vitiyala East, Karagoda - Uyangoda East and Gatara East). Objective of this study is to find the interdependency of the socio-economic development and women’s services in the rural sector. In addition, this study analyzes the extent of the influence of the services of village females and its impact on the society. Further it tries to introduce problems faced by women in their services. In addition, suggestions are made for the maximum utilization of women’s services in the community. Methods such as field observations, interviews and questionnaire survey have been used in the methodology of the study. A woman contributes a large portion of what she earns for the development of her family. It is apparent that she contributes to the socio economic development, whilst performing her duties as an income earner. This contribution is 62.3% in this study area and participation in labour and service sectors are also very important. It shows that women’s labour is the higherst contribution for the socio-economic development of the study area.