Does Microfinance Empower Women from Economic, Social, and Political Perspectives ? : Empirical Evidence from Rural Gujarat

Ritesh Patel, Nikunj Patel · 2021 · Prabandhan Indian Journal of Management

Summary. Microfinance through self-help groups significantly empowers rural women economically in Gujarat, India. Women gain moderate social empowerment, though some social gains existed before joining. Political empowerment remains limited. Overall, women experience meaningful empowerment after participating in microfinance groups, with economic gains being the strongest outcome.

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Patel, R., & Patel, N.. (2021). Does Microfinance Empower Women from Economic, Social, and Political Perspectives ? : Empirical Evidence from Rural Gujarat. Prabandhan Indian Journal of Management. https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2021/v14i3/158154

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DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2021/v14i3/158154
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28