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Title: REASSESSING DEVELOPMENT: ACHIEVING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITH RURAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: Kenesha Khurana
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Kenesha Khurana Modern School Barakhamba Road
MLA 8 Khurana, Kenesha. "REASSESSING DEVELOPMENT: ACHIEVING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITH RURAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 5, no. 7, July 2020, pp. 2022-2028, ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=140. Accessed July 2020. APA 6 Khurana, K. (2020, July). REASSESSING DEVELOPMENT: ACHIEVING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITH RURAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 5(7), 2022-2028. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=140 Chicago Khurana, Kenesha. "REASSESSING DEVELOPMENT: ACHIEVING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT WITH RURAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 5, no. 7 (July 2020), 2022-2028. Accessed July, 2020. ijsser.org/more2020.php?id=140.
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Abstract: Social entrepreneurship has become the new trend globally, as various countries recognize the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to economic growth and corporate activity. Since the 1950s, the social entrepreneurship industry has grown massively in India as well, and the government has introduced several schemes to foster the same among those in low income backgrounds. Women in particular, have been able to transcend traditional gender roles and social boundaries to become social entrepreneurs, as statistics show they own more social enterprises than men. This model has a particular advantage to lift uneducated, rural women out of poverty and help them gain literacy and empower themselves. However, there is a need for more policy measures to meaningfully assist rural women as they are among the most vulnerable sections of Indian society. This paper will examine the current scenario with respect to social entrepreneurship among rural women, and suggest policy measures that will affect change in a manner that is culturally sensitive and truly integrates the communities of rural women into economic change and growth.

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