"பசி என்று வருபவர்களுக்குப் பரிமாறும் எனக்கு, என் மனப்பசியைத் தீர்க்க ஒரு அன்பான வார்த்தை கிடைக்கவில்லை."
"ஒரு இயந்திரத்தைப் போல ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறேன்... பாசம் காட்டும் ஒரு சிறு அங்கீகாரம் கிடைக்காதா என்ற ஏக்கத்துடன்." house wife sad status in tamil
NFHS-5 data indicates that while 78% of Tamil women have bank accounts, only 32% use them independently without spouse permission. Among housewives, 67% reported having no regular, decided-upon income for personal use. Interviewees frequently used the phrase "kurai solla mudiyathu" (I cannot complain), reflecting internalized shame about asking for money. Many reported that their husbands view mobile phone
Paradoxically, while social media (WhatsApp, YouTube) offers an escape, it also exacerbates sadness. Housewives compare their lives to curated Tamil serials or influencers, leading to feelings of inadequacy. Many reported that their husbands view mobile phone use as "time-waste" ( velai illaatha pokku ), adding another layer of control. adding another layer of control.