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Women's labour force participation in India's manufacturing sector, particularly in the textile and garment industry, is a critical lens through which the socio-political dimensions of gender and science can be examined. The textile sector is one of the largest employers in India and a vital area of women's employment, especially for semi-skilled and unskilled female workers. However, this participation exists within a complex matrix of gendered labour hierarchies, informalisation, technological exclusion, and socio-political invisibility. According to the *Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)* 2020-21, the textile and apparel sector accounts for over 14% of total manufacturing employment in India. Women constitute a significant portion of this workforce, especially in garment manufacturing and handloom sectors. As per the *Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)* 2022-23, female worker participation in manufacturing industries in urban areas stands at around 22.4%, with a disproportionate concentration in textiles, garments, leather, and food processing sectors. International organizations such as the *International Labour Organization (ILO)* have reported that over 60% of the ________ _____ _____ _________ ________ ______.
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