Women Workers in the Hosiery Industry of Tamil Nadu: Social Status, Issues, and Challenges

Dr. P. Deivakani is an Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History at Sri G.V.G. Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalpet, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu. She holds an M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in History, along with a PGDCA. With over nine years of experience in teaching and research, her scholarly interests include Tourism Studies, Constitutional Studies, and the History of Tamil Nadu. Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Deivakani served as Guest Faculty in the Department of History at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, where she was actively involved in postgraduate teaching and academic mentoring. A committed researcher, she has published seven research articles in peer-reviewed national journals and has contributed scholarly chapters to edited volumes. She serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Academic Research & Development and is a Life Member of the Tamil Nadu Indian History Congress. Deeply committed to academic excellence and social responsibility, Dr. Deivakani continues to mentor students and research scholars while promotinghistorical awareness, cultural preservation, and critical inquiry within the academic community.