Womens Empowerment and Microcredit Programmes in India - The Possibilities and Limitations of Self-Help Groups

This book examines the value of microcredit-based self-help groups (SHGs) for women in India and provides an alternative model for women's empowerment programming. It will be of interest to scholars in development studies, anthropology, sociology, gender studies and public policy and Asian Studies.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Women's Empowerment and Feminist Movements; Chapter 3. Feminist Movements in India; Chapter 4. The Microcredit Debate; Chapter 5. Contrasting Models of Microcredit Programming: From Credit Plus to 'Smart Economics'; Chapter 6. Community Development Frameworks; Chapter 7. The Role of Dignity; Chapter 8. Mobility and the Maintenance of Patriarchy; Chapter 9. Solidarity and Connection; Chapter 10. Conclusions and Recommendations

About the author

Annabel Dulhunty is a Lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.

Summary

This book examines the value of microcredit-based self-help groups (SHGs) for women in India and provides an alternative model for women’s empowerment programming. It will be of interest to scholars in development studies, anthropology, sociology, gender studies and public policy and Asian Studies.

Product details

• Authors: Annabel Dulhunty, Annabel (Australian National University Dulhunty
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032411309
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241130-9
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Routledge/Asian Studies Association of Australia ASAA South Asian Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, India, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General