Beyond Bricks and Mortar : A Qualitative research on evolving spatial experience in rural Bhiwani

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Ar. Namita Singh, Suruchi Modi

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This paper explores the changing spatial experience of women in rural India through the lens of home architecture and movement patterns. The focus is on Premnagar, a village in Bhiwani district, Haryana, where traditional courtyard houses have gradually evolved to include separate kitchens, bathrooms, and personal rooms for women. While this has improved privacy and autonomy, it has also led to the decline of dedicated social spaces for women, raising concerns about social isolation and access to support networks. The paper concludes by calling for the incorporation of social spaces into rural homes to foster community interaction and promote well-being for women in Premnagar and beyond.

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Ar. Namita Singh, Suruchi Modi. (2024). Beyond Bricks and Mortar : A Qualitative research on evolving spatial experience in rural Bhiwani. European Economic Letters (EEL), 14(1), 405–412. https://doi.org/10.52783/eel.v14i1.1037
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