This study thoroughly examines the inequalities that the Horijon community must contend with. By observing different aspects of Horijon perspective, this paper reveals the pervasive inequality and discrimination towards the Horijon / Shebok communities in Barishal city. Horijon is one of the deprived ethnic groups in India and Bangladesh. Because of their miserable situation, they cannot use their full potential. This study focused mainly on the level of their lagging behind so that they can contribute to the economy with full potential. This study is based on an intensive survey study on many social and economic factors on the Horijon community in Barishal city, a divisional city in southern part of Bangladesh. The investigation focuses on the complex interactions of numerous factors like education, healthcare, financial aid, living conditions, savings and investment status which contribute to the marginalization of the Horijon community. Considering the hurdles, the study also acknowledges promising developments, improved community awareness and government initiatives to raise living standards. Additionally, the research points out how women are becoming more conscious of their rights and engaging themselves with education, employment and starting their own businesses. This suggests a change in the trajectory of achieving greater gender equality and socioeconomic empowerment in the Horijon community. After careful assessment, the study uncovers the area-wise challenges and hardships of the Horijon in Barishal city. The understanding acquired from this research paper could help shape initiatives and interventions intended to overcome the multifaceted difficulties that the Horijon community as well as other unprivileged communities’ encounter.
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Disparities, Gender Equality, Hurdles, Marginalization, Multifaceted, Socioeconomic Empowerment
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Rayhan, G. A., Moon, M. A. R., Beeg, T., Molla, R., Banik, A., et al. (2025). Socioeconomic Disparities: Unveiling the Horijon Perspective in Barishal City. Social Sciences, 14(1), 39-52. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20251401.15
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Rayhan, G. A.; Moon, M. A. R.; Beeg, T.; Molla, R.; Banik, A., et al. Socioeconomic Disparities: Unveiling the Horijon Perspective in Barishal City. Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(1), 39-52. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20251401.15
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