An Empirical Study on Work-Life Management of Women Teachers in the COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in Madurai District

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally disrupted the educational landscape, forcing a rapid transition to online teaching and blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life. Women teachers, in particular, bore a disproportionate burden due to entrenched gender roles and domestic responsibilities. This study empirically examines the work-life management challenges faced by 120 women teachers in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a structured questionnaire and Chi-Square analysis, the study investigates the association between demographic variables (age, marital status, family type, number of children, teaching level, and employment type) and key dimensions of work-life management, including work-life balance perception, workload increase, technology-related stress, and institutional support. The findings reveal statistically significant associations between several demographic factors and work-life management outcomes, with married teachers and those with young children reporting the most severe challenges. The study concludes with recommendations for institutional and policy-level interventions to support women educators in crisis situations and beyond.