House Wife | Sad Status In Tamil

The role of a housewife is often perceived as a fulfilling and rewarding one, but beneath the surface, many housewives struggle with feelings of sadness, isolation, and disconnection. This study aims to explore the emotional well-being of housewives in Tamil Nadu, India, and identify the factors that contribute to their mental health.

This paper investigates the following research questions: house wife sad status in tamil

The sad status of housewives in Tamil Nadu is a pressing concern that requires attention. This report highlights the challenges faced by housewives, including a lack of recognition, limited financial autonomy, social isolation, and domestic violence. These challenges can have a significant impact on their mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. To address these issues, implement policies and programs that support housewives. Providing resources and support to housewives helps ensure their well-being. Their well-being is intertwined with the well-being of their families. The role of a housewife is often perceived

This study employs a mixed-method approach: This report highlights the challenges faced by housewives,

"இல்லத்தரசியின் மௌனம் சம்மதம் அல்ல... அது சொல்ல முடியாத வலிகளின் வெளிப்பாடு."

ஒரு பெண் இல்லத்தரசியாக மாறும்போது, அவள் தன் அடையாளத்தை இழக்கத் தொடங்குகிறாள். சமூகம் அவளை ஒரு 'வேலைக்காரியாகவோ' அல்லது 'ஓய்வில் இருப்பவளாகவோ' தான் பார்க்கிறது. ஆனால், ஒரு நாள் இல்லத்தரசி வேலை நிறுத்தம் செய்தால் அந்த வீடே ஸ்தம்பித்துவிடும் என்பதுதான் உண்மை.

The figure of the homemaker ( illarasi - queen of the household) occupies a sacred, idealized space in Tamil cultural consciousness. However, beneath the veneer of reverence lies a complex reality of psychological distress, economic dependency, and social erasure. This paper explores the "sad status" of housewives in Tamil Nadu by analyzing three core dimensions: economic disenfranchisement within the household, the mental health impact of unrecognized domestic labor, and the erosion of identity due to patriarchal kinship structures. Drawing on qualitative interviews and secondary data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), this paper argues that the sadness of the Tamil housewife is not merely individual but structural, rooted in a dialectic between cultural glorification and material deprivation.