Tiwari, Era and Jha, Anjali
Women entrepreneurs and anti-discrimination laws; Policy perspectives in regional connect - Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences - 29(2), Dec, 2024: p.55-65
The study attempts to identify linkages between entrepreneurship, gender
inequality and legal perspectives in a targeted regional manner. The study
area is the Jhansi district of the comparatively underdeveloped
Bundelkhand region. The study follows qualitative research methodology
based on primary data collected through in-depth personal interviews of
four selected women entrepreneurs. The sampling method being followed is
judgement and snowball sampling. The research design of the study is
exploratory and analytical. Detailed transcripts of the conducted
interviews were written. Major problem issues were identified. Their
relationship with gender discrimination instances were explored.
Subjective experiences were especially highlighted and were viewed in
context of existing laws and their practical implications. Study found that
the women entrepreneurial challenges reflect broader societal attitudes and
cultural norms that contribute to gender inequality. Study directs policy
for ensuring effective support to solve the highlighted issues in a targeted
manner.-Reproduced
https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPJSS-292-December-2024.pdf
Women entrepreneurship, Interview method, Gender inequality, Policy recommendations.
Women entrepreneurs and anti-discrimination laws; Policy perspectives in regional connect - Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences - 29(2), Dec, 2024: p.55-65
The study attempts to identify linkages between entrepreneurship, gender
inequality and legal perspectives in a targeted regional manner. The study
area is the Jhansi district of the comparatively underdeveloped
Bundelkhand region. The study follows qualitative research methodology
based on primary data collected through in-depth personal interviews of
four selected women entrepreneurs. The sampling method being followed is
judgement and snowball sampling. The research design of the study is
exploratory and analytical. Detailed transcripts of the conducted
interviews were written. Major problem issues were identified. Their
relationship with gender discrimination instances were explored.
Subjective experiences were especially highlighted and were viewed in
context of existing laws and their practical implications. Study found that
the women entrepreneurial challenges reflect broader societal attitudes and
cultural norms that contribute to gender inequality. Study directs policy
for ensuring effective support to solve the highlighted issues in a targeted
manner.-Reproduced
https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPJSS-292-December-2024.pdf
Women entrepreneurship, Interview method, Gender inequality, Policy recommendations.