Gendered structuring of public places

Abstract

The contemporary times have seen a marked increase in the participation of women in remunerative work in the city of Aizawl, Mizoram, which is majorly inhabited by the Mizo ethnic and tribal people. The city of Aizawl is the only Census Notified Town and houses major government establishments, educational institutions, companies and corporate offices besides hospitals. The home space is traditionally regarded as the sphere and responsibility of women in the society of the Mizos.