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100			_aAgrawal, Rachita _951772
245			_aShattering stereotypes: Women in cooperatives redefining financial empowerment
260			_aThe Cooperator
300			_a61(9), Mar, 2024: p.37-40
520			_aWomen in cooperatives are transforming the landscape of financial empowerment by breaking stereotypes and reshaping their roles in society. Through pooling resources and launching businesses, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation, especially in rural areas. These cooperatives have empowered women economically, giving them independence and a significant voice in household and community decisions. By challenging traditional gender roles, they foster equality and social change, while offering training and education to enhance skills in financial management, business operations, and advocacy. Supportive policies and advocacy play a crucial role in enabling more women to lead and thrive in these initiatives, showcasing their potential as pivotal contributors to economic development. This remarkable movement reflects the power of collective effort and the ability of women to redefine societal norms and contribute to sustainable progress. Does this capture the essence you were looking for? - Reproduced
650			_aWomen, Women empowerment, financial independence, gender equality, cooperatives, economic development, social change, skill training, advocacy, traditional roles, sustainable progress. _951773
773			_aThe Cooperator
906			_aCO-OPERATIVES
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