wl-5980-Empowering Women in Marine Fisheries: A Techno-institutional Transformation Perspective from Kerala

The article explores the role of women in Kerala's marine fisheries sector, highlighting their evolving roles amidst tecno-institutional development like mechanization and digital marketing. Despite the techno-social advancements, women face numerous barriers to mainstreaming. New opportunities are constrained with unequal resource distribution, lack of access to resource and infrastructure bottlenecks limiting their active participation. The prime mover of upward mobility in fishing villages is education. Acknowledging and supporting women fishers is crucial for a more inclusive and sustainable fisheries industry.