Title: The Role of Self Help Groups in Women Empowerment in Maharashtra: An Empirical Analysis
Abstract:In contemporary Indian society, the terms ‘women empowerment’ and ‘self-help group’ have been used synonymously. Undoubtedly, self-help groups (SHGs) have played a significant role to provide women th...In contemporary Indian society, the terms ‘women empowerment’ and ‘self-help group’ have been used synonymously. Undoubtedly, self-help groups (SHGs) have played a significant role to provide women their rightful place in the society and have propelled their inclusion in to the larger economic and political systems in India. Over the last decades numerous research papers have already been published to showcase the benefits of SHGs and their limitations as well. However, there is hardly any evidence to claim that SHGs have been successful in bringing ‘self-reliance’ among its women members beyond their identity as ‘beneficiaries’ of those groups. It is evident from the available literature that SHGs as a phenomenon has instilled hope and confidence among the women members by creating positive synergies. There is insufficient evidence on the extent of transformation on their mental and economic independence outside their activity groups. Without such transformation SHGs will not be able to make the women realize their full potential. The present paper though limited in its scope attempts to draw insights on the various factors influencing women empowerment. Key Words: Self Help Group, Women empowerment, economic empowerment, educational empowerment, self-reliance, interdependence, micro-finance.Read More
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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