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Compare the livelihood challenges faced by rural and urban women.                                                                         

Answer:

Challenges faced by rural women:

(i) Poor resource base and resource quality (small or no agricultural land and water).

(ii) Illiteracy and lack of skill.

(iii) Lack of awareness on different government schemes and programmes.

(iv) Lack of knowledge of disasters.

Challenges faced by urban women:

(i) Lack of employment and irregular jobs.

(ii) Lack of job security and low wages.

(iii) Lack of sufficient and timely credit support system for petty trades.

(iv) Fear of eviction by police and civic bodies.

(v) Congested and hazardous working conditions.