Questionnaire - Socio-economic condition of women

Questionnaire on the Socio-Economic Status of Working Women in Gujarat, India

Personal Information:

1. Name (Optional): _____________________

2. Age: ____________ yrs.

3. Marital Status: 

Single (  )  Married (  ) Divorcee (  ) Separated (  ) Any other (specify): ________

4. Number of Children (if applicable): __________

5. Educational Qualification: ____________

6. Occupation: ___________

7. Monthly Household Income: Rs. __________

8. Do you have any dependents other than your immediate family?          Yes/No

Professional Life:

9. How many years have you been working in your current profession? _______

10. Are you satisfied with your current job?                                                                    Yes/No

11. Have you faced any gender-based discrimination in your workplace?                          Yes/No

12. Do you have access to equal opportunities for career advancement?                          Yes/No

13. Have you ever faced challenges balancing work and family responsibilities?       Yes/No

Social Life:

14. How do you perceive the societal attitude towards working women in Gujarat?

Positive                        (  )      Neutral         (  )      Negative      (  )

15. How often do you participate in community or social activities outside of work?

14. 1. Daily               (  )

    2. Weekly          (  )

    3. Monthly        (  )

    4. Rarely            (  )

    5. Never             (  )

16. Have you ever felt pressured to prioritize family over career aspirations? Yes/No

17. Do you feel supported by your family in pursuing your career goals?                         Yes/No

Financial Status:

18. Are you the primary breadwinner in your household?                                             Yes/No

19. How would you rate your financial stability?

Very Stable  (  ) Stable                     (  ) Unstable                (  ) Very Unstable       (  )

20. Do you have any savings or investments for your future?                         Yes/No

21. Have you faced any financial constraints due to your gender?                              Yes/No

Quality of Life:

22. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your overall quality of life?

1 (Very Poor)              (  )

2 (Poor)                        (  )

3 (Average)                 (  )

4 (Good)                      (  )

5 (Excellent)               (  )

23. What factors do you believe contribute the most to your quality of life?

14. 1. Financial stability                             (  )

    2. Work-life balance                             (  )

    3. Supportive family and social network(  )

    4. Personal fulfillment and career satisfaction(  )

    5. Others (please specify) __________________

Personal Life and Family Dynamics:

24. What type of family structure do you belong to?

Nuclear family                   (  )     Joint family               (  ) Extended family                    (  )

25. How do you perceive the attitude of your family towards your professional pursuits?

Supportive                        (  )        Neutral                  (  ) Discouraging                           (  )

26. Do you feel that your family responsibilities impact your career advancement opportunities?                                                                                                            Yes/No          

26. In your opinion, how does the type of family structure (nuclear, joint, extended) influence the socio-economic status of working women in Gujarat? ___________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________

Childcare Responsibilities:

28. Who primarily takes care of your children while you are at work?

14. 1. Self                                                           (  )

    2. Spouse                                                    (  )

    3. Other family members                        (  )

    4. Daycare/Childcare center                  (  )

    5. Others (please specify) _____________

29. Do you face challenges balancing childcare responsibilities with your professional commitments?                                                                                                              Yes/No

30. Have you ever experienced difficulties finding suitable childcare options in Gujarat? Yes/No

31. How do you think the availability and affordability of childcare services impact the participation of women in the workforce in Gujarat? ______________________________

32.What challenges do you face as a working woman in Gujarat? _____________________________________________________

33. How do you think the government or society can better support the socio-economic empowerment of working women in Gujarat? _______________________________________________________________