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Women Entrepreneurship

Present economy is becoming highly instrumental behind the splurge of entrepreneurship among the young genre, especially in the developing countries. Caused by joblessness, driven by the need for growth and achievement and with an intention to have economic mobility, an encouraged group of people a...

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Main Author: Banik, Piyashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Summary:Present economy is becoming highly instrumental behind the splurge of entrepreneurship among the young genre, especially in the developing countries. Caused by joblessness, driven by the need for growth and achievement and with an intention to have economic mobility, an encouraged group of people are high on the road to start an entrepreneurial venture. Women are also not exception in this. In a country like India where a 'XX' foetus (i.e. foetus of a baby girl) often faces a premature death in the mother's womb, still has a major proportion of women in the population. But the social dominance is ostensibly higher among the male folk. They are supposed to be the major contributors to the nation's economy and hence are on the drivers' seat in any vital decision making process. A subtle blow to this concept is the silent emergence of a 'new class' called 'women entrepreneurs' who by their skills, ideas, efforts, sincere endeavours are making their presence felt as upcoming entrepreneurs. Blessed by the potential to face all challenges and by utilizing the opportunities optimally, they are now on the same boat with the 'entrepreneurial folk' and are able to attract the eyes of...