Women with disabilities in India face deeply entrenched social stigma formed by cultural misconceptions and patriarchal norms. Disability is commonly perceived as a curse, an ethical failing, or a lifelong burden, reinforcing a twin marginalisation that limits their autonomy and participation in society. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images
According to a 2025 examine printed in the International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, women with disabilities in India proceed to face compounded types of exclusion throughout gender, incapacity, socioeconomic standing, and entry to schooling and employment. Skill improvement applications, digital training initiatives, and inclusive employment fashions are starting to shift the narrative, from survival to independence. However, the scale of inclusion stays deeply uneven.
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Published – April 23, 2026 09:33 am IST
