Limits to Commute: The Case of Indian Women

Research has shown that there is an inherent physiological and psychological difference between men and women resulting in differing commute patterns. Using the household level data from the 76th NSSO round on ‘Drinking Water, Sanitation, hygiene and housing conditions;’ The present research sheds light on whether the hypothesized commute differences are apparent. Additionally, the research investigates whether the commuting pattern of women is different in urban and rural settings. Further, the research tries to understand the determinants of observed commute patterns in women. This analysis is carried out by subjecting the data to stratified regression. The results are important for developing women centric policies.