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Title: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STREET VENDING BUSINESS- A FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
Authors: Dr. R. Karthikeyan; Dr. R. Mangaleswaran
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1Dr. R. Karthikeyan; 2Dr. R. Mangaleswaran 1Social Scientist, Tiruchirappalli 2Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
MLA 8 Karthikeyan, Dr. R., and Dr. R. Mangaleswaran. "WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STREET VENDING BUSINESS- A FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 3, no. 5, May 2018, pp. 1976-1982, ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=136. Accessed 2018. APA Karthikeyan, D., & Mangaleswaran, D. (2018, May). WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STREET VENDING BUSINESS- A FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 3(5), 1976-1982. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=136 Chicago Karthikeyan, Dr. R., and Dr. R. Mangaleswaran. "WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH STREET VENDING BUSINESS- A FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 3, no. 5 (May 2018), 1976-1982. Accessed , 2018. ijsser.org/more2018.php?id=136.
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Abstract: Empowerment is a relatively new concept in the realm of development. It is a process which changes the existing power relation in favor of the poor and marginalized and women. It is a long term process that requires change in the behavior and attitudes of women and men. Women are responsible for baring children, yet they are malnourished and in poor health. Women are also overworked in the field and complete the all of the domestic work and they are sacrificing by their ambitions. Some of the women are trying to getting the self dignity and self respect through their self-employment and daily earning the more money from their occupation. The present study is analyzed the women empowerment through the street vending business. The study conducted the survey among women street vendors in Tiruchirappalli city and selected two different types of vending (flower vendors and fruits vendors) groups for Focus Group Discussion. The findings of the study are elaborated in the full paper. The government and nongovernmental organization and family members also play a crucial role for the development of women empowerment.

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