An empirical study on the impact of micro enterprises on women empowerment
Purpose – This study aims to find whether the micro-enterprises lead to women empowerment and entrepreneurship and make them to be wholly involved in income-generating activities by having them choose a business venture of their own. Design/methodology/approach – Women empowerment is very important for the acceleration of economic growth. The economic empowerment of women is being regarded these days as a sine qua non of progress for a country; hence, the issue of economic empowerment of women is of paramount importance to political thinkers, social scientists and reformers. The self-help groups (SHGs) have paved the way for economic independence of rural women. The members of SHGs are involved in micro-entrepreneurships. Empowerment is intellectual capital. Capital is a life blood of any industry. Findings – Without women development, economic development will not take place. Women should be imparted technical knowledge, skill training and marketing techniques in the process of establishing an enterprise by them for more sustainability. Originality/value – Micro-enterprises add values to a country’s economy by creating jobs, enhancing income, strengthening purchasing power, lowering costs and adding business convenience.
Year of publication: |
2015
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Authors: | Arul Paramanandam, D. ; Packirisamy, P |
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Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1750-6212, ZDB-ID 2279480-3. - Vol. 9.2015, 4, p. 298-314
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Micro-credit | Micro-enterprises | Women entrepreneurs |
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