Gender and development

Gender and development

CID researchers aim to understand the pivotal role that women play in the development process.

CID researchers aim to understand the pivotal role that women play in the development process.

CID researchers aim to understand the pivotal role that women play in the development process.

We analyse the role of gender norms and household perspective in fertility analysis and policy settings and the challenges during fertility transitions. We also analyse the changing nature of work.

Lead: Ankita Mishra

SDG alignment 

Recent Publications:

  • Mishra, A., & Parasnis, J. (2021). Husband, sons and fertility gap: Evidence from India.  Journal of Population Research, 38, 71-102  

Work in Progress:

  • Mishra, A., & Parasnis, J. Intentions for a third child: the role of parental gender preferences. 
  • Mishra, A., Parasnis, J., Mishra, V.  Effect of crimes on women's labour force participation in India: District level analysis.
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