Author(s): Sumita Chatterjee and Jyoti Prakash Swain

Abstract: The present study explores the feeling of security and insecurity among higher secondary female school teachers in West Bengal, focusing on their locality and socio-economic status as key determinants. Female teachers play a vital role in the educational system, yet their sense of safety and well-being often varies based on environmental and economic factors. The study aims to analyze how urban and rural settings, along with socio-economic variations, influence teachers’ emotional security, workplace confidence, and overall mental stability. A descriptive survey method was adopted, and data were collected from a representative sample of female teachers from different districts of West Bengal using a standardized questionnaire. The findings reveal that teachers from urban areas generally report a higher sense of security due to better infrastructural and institutional facilities, while rural teachers express greater insecurity arising from social and environmental constraints. Similarly, socio-economic status significantly impacts the feeling of security those with higher income and social standing exhibit greater self-assurance and stability compared to their counterparts with lower socio-economic conditions. The study emphasizes the need for supportive measures, policy interventions, and safe work environments to enhance teachers’ psychological security and professional satisfaction.

DOI: 10.22271/27891607.2025.v5.i2e.354

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