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4. Examining the Nexus Between Social Well-Being and Social Security: Focus on Marginalized Communities in Northeastern Part of India

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This chapter examines the complex relationship between social well-being and social security, focusing on the Namasudra community in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India. It explores the multifaceted concept of social well-being, highlighting its subjective and objective realities, and the dynamic process it represents. The chapter delves into the importance of social security, defined by the International Labour Organization, and its impact on the quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. It also discusses the challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly the Namasudra community, in terms of social security and well-being. The research employs a social security index to measure the well-being of these communities, considering factors such as feeling of security, incidence of violence against women and children, satisfaction in livelihood pattern, relationship with household members, facility related to government schemes, and self-reported victimization. The findings reveal significant disparities in social security and well-being among different community development blocks, with some blocks exhibiting very high levels of well-being while others struggle with very low levels. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the intricate and multifaceted nexus between social well-being and social security, highlighting the importance of a strong social security system in enhancing individual and community well-being.

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Title
Examining the Nexus Between Social Well-Being and Social Security: Focus on Marginalized Communities in Northeastern Part of India
Authors
Arabinda Roy
Humayun Sarkar
Sanjeev Kumar
Copyright Year
2025
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-01020-9_4
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