The Mukkuvar are a traditional fishing community found along the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala and Sri Lanka. Ethnographic studies of the Mukkuvar society reveal that women occupy an important yet complex position within the family, economy, and community. Their status reflects a combination of traditional customs, economic responsibilities, kinship practices, and religious beliefs. Although men are generally recognized as the heads of households and primary participants in deep-sea fishing, women play indispensable roles that contribute significantly to the survival and continuity of the community. Women in Mukkuvar society actively participate in the economic life of the household. While men engage in fishing, women are primarily responsible for processing, cleaning, drying, preserving, and marketing fish. They sell fish in nearby markets and villages, thereby contributing directly to family income. This economic participation gives women a degree of financial importance and practical authority within the household. Their earnings often support daily expenses, children's education, healthcare, and household management. Within the family, women are entrusted with maintaining domestic stability. They manage household finances, care for children, prepare food, and support elderly family members. Their labour extends beyond domestic responsibilities to include