The concept of "parivar" is deeply rooted in Indian culture, particularly in Muslim communities, where family and kinship ties play a vital role in shaping individual lives. Chudakkad, a small village in Kerala, India, is home to a significant Muslim population. This study aims to explore the lives and challenges of Chudakkad Muslim women's parivar, focusing on their work, family dynamics, and social experiences.
Mehrunisa now runs a small achar-papad business under a different name. No loan. No NGO. Just the women of the parivar buying her first fifty packets.