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Exploring the education, care, and support of children from fishing communities in India

Title
Exploring the education, care, and support of children from fishing communities in India
Creator
Ranganathan, Maharishi; Parveen Banu, B.; Saker, Devi; Ganesh Kumar, J.
Description
Purpose Fishing is a vital tradition in India, crucial for coastal economies and the nations protein-rich diet. Fishing communities play an essential role in food security and preserving coastal culture. Design/methodology/approach This study explores the challenges faced by the fishing communities, focussing on socioeconomic obstacles, access to services, and cultural barriers. It aims to propose targeted strategies to enhance their quality of life through education, healthcare, and community engagement, promoting sustainable improvements. This study employs qualitative research with purposive sampling, involving 36 adults from a fishing community in Puducherry with a 500-year history. Data was gathered through focus group discussions. Findings The findings state that economic constraints perpetuate a cycle of poverty that disproportionately affects girls, reinforcing gender inequality. Research limitations/implications This leads to unequal educational access and emotional support, resulting in developmental deficits and fewer future opportunities. Furthermore, household food insecurity and parental substance abuse threaten childrens well-being. Social implications The insights will guide policymakers, NGOs, and local stakeholders in developing solutions. Potential strategies include the development of safer livelihood alternatives, and the implementation of school outreach programs designed to address and mitigate systemic inequities. Originality/value Very few studies are conducted on this communities and not the relevant variables what we were investigated. 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited
Source
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Subject
Fishing community; Focus group discussion; Health care; Human capital theory; India
Coverage
Ranganathan M., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India; Parveen Banu B., Department of Psychology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India; Saker D., Department of Psychology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Ganesh Kumar J., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 0144333X;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Ranganathan, Maharishi; Parveen Banu, B.; Saker, Devi; Ganesh Kumar, J., “Exploring the education, care, and support of children from fishing communities in India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22881.

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