In India, female migration is caused by the institution of marriage which require the bride to shift to the groom’s household after marriage. Hence, female migration dominates intra-state migration.

Male members are considered the breadwinner in Indian households, while the female members are nurturers and discouraged from taking up jobs. It is the responsibility of the male members to earn and sustain the family. Hence, men dominate the rural to urban stream of inter-state migration due to economic reasons.