JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
2025-01-20
Women-Led Social Enterprises: Driving Economic Change in Rural Areas
Dr. J. Kavitha, Lawrence
Women-led social enterprises are pivotal in driving economic change in rural areas by addressing pressing socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and gender inequality. These enterprises combine business acumen with social missions, creating sustainable income opportunities and enhancing community welfare. This article explores the impact of women-led social enterprises through an analysis of successful case studies, highlighting their contributions to job creation, skill development, and market access in rural settings. It also identifies key challenges faced by these enterprises, including limited access to finance, socio-cultural constraints, and digital exclusion. The findings underscore the importance of policy interventions, such as improved financial access, capacity building, digital inclusion, and supportive regulatory frameworks, to amplify the impact of women-led social enterprises. Enhancing these areas can foster inclusive growth, empower women, and drive sustainable economic transformation in rural communities.
Women-led social enterprises, rural development, economic change, women empowerment, inclusive growth, financial access, socio-cultural barriers, digital inclusion