Trends in the Changing Occupation Structure- A Case Study of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala

Abstract

Human activity is a major force shaping the earth surface and changes in the land use is one of the most important fields of human induced environment transformation. This change can be better understood by analysing occupation structure prevailing in an area. Occupational structure is a significant aspect and reveals the socio-economic development of an area. The changing occupation structure showcases the trends in the economic development. The study conducted for Thiruvananthapuram district for a period of thirty years highlights the fact that there are some notable changes in the occupation structure which produced a comparative change in the life of people.