‘Empowerment of Senior Citizens in Muslim Community: A Sociological Study based in Lucknow City’

Islam emphasizes respect for all older people, with children having a special responsibility towards their parents. Adult age is a sensitive period of human life and paying attention to the issues and needs of this stage is a social necessity. Regarding the specific needs of this period, considering the empowerment, dignity, and self-efficacy in the elders is very important. This study is the out of the conviction that Muslim community is suffering today from a number of serious social, economic and health related problems. Therefore, there is a pressing need for exploring possible solution of the same. This study focuses on on economical independence, awareness about the government schemes and policies, health and quality of life of the elders in Ismail Ganj.

The study is undertaken with the following objectives (i) To know about socio-economic background of the senior citizens in Muslim community.(ii) To identify the social and personal problems related to health and familial adjustment.(iii) To understand the problem of security in community and society.(iv) To analyze the financial problem in running house-hold. The study is based on primary data. A sample of fifty respondents was selected from urban area of District Lucknow through ‘Purposive sampling technique’. On positive note, the survey found that seventy percent respondents did not experience loneliness, neglect, insecurity (social & financial), or the ignorance of his needs. The data revealed that sixty five percent respondent were affected with poor health. To conclude, it can be said that the society and government should assist social worker to raise the awareness among elderly in Muslim community regarding their physical health.