Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in the Global South
English | 2026 | ISBN-10: 1837081913 | 376 pages| Epub PDF |
Women entrepreneurs in the Global South are a
powerful force for economic growth and social progress. By dismantling
barriers and providing them with the tools they need to thrive, we can
unlock their potential to transform communities, empower women, and
build a more equitable and sustainable future. However, conventional
economic thinking often perceives entrepreneurship as gender-neutral,
depicting entrepreneurs as rational, self-interested individuals
detached from any sex, gender, class, age, family, religion, or ethnic
context. This gender-neutral stance neglects the unique barriers and
hardships faced by women entrepreneurs, potentially hindering their
participation and contribution to socioeconomic development. By
exclusively focusing on market dynamics, financial matters, and
management concerns, mainstream economic thinkers overlook crucial
attributes and roles associated with women.
The book presents a
paradigm shift, redefining entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social
change and inclusion. It emphasizes the importance of a
gender-responsive approach, advocating for targeted support systems that
address the specific needs and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs
in the Global South. The research tackles diverse themes and topics,
emphasizing the importance of a gender-responsive approach,
incorporating qualitative research, and recognizing the
intersectionality of gender with other factors like migration and
violence.