This sociological study explores the impact of road connectivity on the dependency of agrarian societies, focusing on Dhurkot Rural Municipality, Ward No. 4, in the Gulmi district of Lumbini Province, Nepal. The study aims to analyze how road access has influenced agricultural production patterns and increased reliance on market-based commodities. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods, data were collected through field surveys, interviews, and secondary sources. The findings reveal a significant shift in agricultural practices and market dependency, with an increased purchase of rice, maize, and wheat following improved road connectivity. The study critiques modernization and globalization theories while supporting dependency theory, highlighting the transformative role of infrastructure in rural societies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER- ONE
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Background of the Study
- 1.2. Statement of the Problem
- 1.3. Objective of the Study
- 1.4. Hypothesis
- 1.5. Significance of the Study
- 1.5.1. Theoretical Significance
- 1.5.2. Emperical Significance
- 1.6. Organization of the Study
- CHAPTER – TWO
- 2. LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1. Theoretical Review
- 2.1.1. Modernization Theory
- 2.1.2. Dependency Theory
- 2.1.3. Neo-Liberalization Theory
- 2.1.4. World-System Theory
- 2.1.5. Globalization Theory
- 2.1.6. Other Developmentalism Theory
- 2.2. Empirical Review
- 2.3. Ontological Position
- 2.4. Epistimological Limitation
- 2.5. Research Gap
- CHAPTER-THREE
- 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1. Rationale of the Site Selection
- 3.2. Research Design
- 3.3. Nature and Source of Data
- 3.4. Universe, Size of Sample and Sampling Data
- 3.5. Tools and Technique of Data Collection
- 3.5.1. Schedule Interview
- 3.5.2. Case Study
- 3.6. Analysis and Presentation of Data
- 3.7. Limitations of the Study
- CHAPTER FOUR
- 4. DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
- 4.1. Feature of the Respondent
- 4.1.1. Age of the Respondent
- 4.1.2. Caste of the Respondent
- 4.1.3. Occupation of the Respondent
- 4.2. Major Staple Foods (Paddy, Maize, Wheat and Millet) Production Trend
- 4.2.1. Paddy Production Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity in the Market
- 4.2.2. Maize Production Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity in the Market
- 4.2.3. Wheat Production Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity in the Market
- 4.2.4. Millet Production Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity in the Market
- 4.2.5. Total Food Grains Production Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity Market
- 4.2.6. Livestock Rearing
- 4.2.6.1. Number of Cows
- 4.2.6.2. Number of Oxen
- 4.2.6.3. Number of Buffaloes
- 4.2.6.4. Number of Goats
- 4.3. Dependency on Market for Agricultural Commodities
- 4.3.1. Goods Brought from the Market
- 4.3.2. Rice Purchase Trend from Market on the Basis of Road Connectivity
- 4.3.3. Maize Purchase Trend from Market on the Basis of Road Connectivity
- 4.3.4. Wheat Flour Purchase Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity
- 4.3.5. Total Food Purchase Trend on the Basis of Road Connectivity
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the relationship between road connectivity and the dependency of an agrarian society on external markets, using the Dhurkot Rural Municipality of Gulmi District as a case study. The research explores how improved infrastructure impacts agricultural production, market access, and overall economic reliance on external resources.
- The impact of road connectivity on agricultural production.
- The relationship between road access and market dependency for agricultural goods.
- Socioeconomic consequences of varying levels of road connectivity in rural Nepal.
- Application of sociological theories (modernization, dependency, etc.) to understand the observed relationships.
- Analysis of the influence of road connectivity on food security and livelihood strategies.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER- ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter sets the stage for the thesis, introducing the background of the study by highlighting the significance of road connectivity in rural development, particularly within the context of agrarian societies. It clearly defines the research problem, which focuses on the dependency of agrarian communities on external markets in relation to road infrastructure. The study's objectives are explicitly stated, outlining the key research questions to be addressed. The chapter also lays out the hypothesis and discusses the theoretical and empirical significance of the study, emphasizing its contributions to both academic understanding and practical implications for policy and development. Finally, the organization of the thesis is presented, providing a roadmap for the reader.
CHAPTER – TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on the topic, examining various theoretical perspectives relevant to the study. It explores theories like modernization theory, dependency theory, neo-liberalization theory, world-system theory, and globalization theory, analyzing their relevance to understanding the relationship between road connectivity, agricultural development, and market integration in agrarian settings. The review also incorporates empirical studies to contextualize the research within the broader academic discourse. It explicitly discusses the ontological position guiding the research and acknowledges epistemological limitations, highlighting the potential biases and challenges involved in the data collection and analysis process. The chapter concludes by identifying a research gap, specifying areas where existing research is inadequate and justifying the need for the present study.
CHAPTER-THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter meticulously details the research methodology employed in the study, beginning with a justification for the selection of Dhurkot Rural Municipality in Gulmi District as the research site. The chapter clearly articulates the research design, outlining the approach used to gather and analyze data. It describes the nature and sources of data used, explaining the choice of methods for data collection, which could include surveys, interviews, or case studies. The chapter also elaborates on the sampling technique, specifying the target population and how the sample was selected to ensure representativeness. The data analysis methods are outlined, demonstrating how qualitative and/or quantitative data were processed to draw conclusions. Finally, it acknowledges the limitations of the study, addressing potential shortcomings and explaining how these might affect the validity and generalizability of the findings.
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION: This chapter presents the findings of the research. It begins by characterizing the respondents, providing demographic information about those surveyed. The core of the chapter presents detailed analysis of the relationship between road connectivity and various aspects of agricultural production and market dependency. This includes analysis of production trends for different staple crops (paddy, maize, wheat, millet) and livestock rearing, examining how these are linked to road access. It presents data on market dependency for food items, analyzing purchase patterns in relation to road connectivity. This chapter is expected to integrate all subchapters into a coherent narrative illustrating the key findings from the data analysis, linking them back to the research questions and hypotheses outlined in Chapter One.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Road connectivity, agrarian society, dependency, market integration, agricultural production, food security, rural development, Nepal, sociological study, modernization theory, dependency theory, case study, Dhurkot Rural Municipality, Gulmi District.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Was ist der Inhalt dieses Dokuments?
Dieses Dokument ist eine umfassende Sprachvorschau, die einen Titel, ein Inhaltsverzeichnis, Zielsetzungen und Themenschwerpunkte, Kapitelzusammenfassungen und Schlüsselwörter enthält.
Was beinhaltet das Inhaltsverzeichnis?
Das Inhaltsverzeichnis gliedert das Dokument in vier Hauptkapitel: Einleitung, Literaturüberblick, Forschungsmethodik und Datenanalyse und Präsentation. Jedes Kapitel ist weiter in Unterabschnitte unterteilt, die spezifische Aspekte des jeweiligen Themas behandeln.
Was sind die Zielsetzungen und Themenschwerpunkte der These?
Die These zielt darauf ab, die Beziehung zwischen Straßenanbindung und der Abhängigkeit einer Agrargesellschaft von externen Märkten zu untersuchen, wobei die Dhurkot Rural Municipality des Gulmi District als Fallstudie dient. Zu den Hauptthemen gehören die Auswirkungen der Straßenanbindung auf die landwirtschaftliche Produktion, die Beziehung zwischen Straßenzugang und Marktabhängigkeit, die sozioökonomischen Folgen unterschiedlicher Grade der Straßenanbindung im ländlichen Nepal sowie die Anwendung soziologischer Theorien zum Verständnis der beobachteten Beziehungen.
Was ist die Einleitung (CHAPTER- ONE) der Arbeit?
Die Einleitung legt den Rahmen für die These fest, indem sie den Hintergrund der Studie erläutert und die Bedeutung der Straßenanbindung für die ländliche Entwicklung hervorhebt. Sie definiert das Forschungsproblem, die Zielsetzungen, die Hypothese und die theoretische sowie empirische Bedeutung der Studie.
Was beinhaltet der Literaturüberblick (CHAPTER – TWO)?
Der Literaturüberblick bietet eine umfassende Analyse bestehender Forschungsliteratur zum Thema und untersucht verschiedene theoretische Perspektiven wie die Modernisierungstheorie, die Dependenztheorie, die Neoliberalisierungstheorie, die Weltsystemtheorie und die Globalisierungstheorie. Er diskutiert auch die ontologische Position und epistemologischen Einschränkungen der Forschung und identifiziert eine Forschungslücke.
Was beschreibt die Forschungsmethodik (CHAPTER-THREE)?
Die Forschungsmethodik beschreibt detailliert die in der Studie verwendeten Methoden, einschließlich der Begründung für die Auswahl des Forschungsstandorts, des Forschungsdesigns, der Art und der Quellen der Daten, der Stichprobengröße und des Stichprobendesigns sowie der Tools und Techniken zur Datenerhebung und -analyse.
Was enthält die Datenanalyse und Präsentation (CHAPTER FOUR)?
Die Datenanalyse und Präsentation stellt die Ergebnisse der Forschung vor. Sie beginnt mit der Charakterisierung der Befragten und präsentiert detaillierte Analysen der Beziehung zwischen Straßenanbindung und verschiedenen Aspekten der landwirtschaftlichen Produktion und Marktabhängigkeit. Dies umfasst die Analyse von Produktionstrends für verschiedene Grundnahrungsmittel und die Viehzucht.
Welche Schlüsselwörter werden verwendet?
Die Schlüsselwörter umfassen Straßenanbindung, Agrargesellschaft, Abhängigkeit, Marktintegration, landwirtschaftliche Produktion, Ernährungssicherheit, ländliche Entwicklung, Nepal, soziologische Studie, Modernisierungstheorie, Dependenztheorie, Fallstudie, Dhurkot Rural Municipality und Gulmi District.
- Quote paper
- Shiba Lal Bhandari (Author), 2022, The Impact of Road Connectivity on Agrarian Dependency. A Case Study from Nepal, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1548418
