Women empowerment through social innovation in indigenous social enterprises

Mario Vázquez-Maguirre, Gloria Camacho Ruelas, Consuelo de la Torre · 2016 · RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie

Summary. A Zapotec indigenous social enterprise in Mexico empowers women through job stability, low-interest microcredits, and gender-equality policies. These mechanisms enable economic empowerment despite male-dominated cultural norms, allowing women to start micro-enterprises and participate in decision-making. The organization improves community wellbeing and shifts cultural attitudes toward greater equality.

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Vázquez-Maguirre, M., Ruelas, G. C., & Torre, C. D. L.. (2016). Women empowerment through social innovation in indigenous social enterprises. RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-69712016/administracao.v17n6p164-190

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DOI: 10.1590/1678-69712016/administracao.v17n6p164-190
Countries: Mexico
Regions: North America
Categories: entrepreneurship, indigenous-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28