Women and entrepreneurship in India: governance, sustainability and policy

"The Indian Constitution is the largest written constitution that guarantees equality to women and empowers the State to take affirmative actions in favour of women. India has adopted International conventions for protection of rights of women and granting them equality and ratified the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in the year 1993. The National Policy for Women Empowerment was presented in 2001, the goal of that policy to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women and enable women to become financially independent. Currently, India is the only country where the economic gender gap is larger than the political gender gap. Women are required to understand their own potential and overcome social barriers. With constant support of the government, change in stereotype mindset and skill development in women, India will continue witnessing gradual increase in women entrepreneurship in future. The aim of this book is to show the latest state of knowledge on the topic of women entrepreneurship, the role of women in business and women empowerment in India. Many aspects relating to role of women in business, sustainable business development and aspects going beyond economic empowerment of women are discussed in addition to presenting legal and regulatory frameworks. This book will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, empowerment, gender studies, and law"--

"The Indian Constitution is the largest written constitution that guarantees equality to women and empowers the State to take affirmative actions in favour of women. India has adopted International conventions for protection of rights of women and granting them equality and ratified the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in the year 1993. The National Policy for Women Empowerment was presented in 2001, the goal of that policy to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women and enable women to become financially independent. Currently, India is the only country where the economic gender gap is larger than the political gender gap. Women are required to understand their own potential and overcome social barriers. With constant support of the government, change in stereotype mindset and skill development in women, India will continue witnessing gradual increase in women entrepreneurship in future. The aim of this book is to show the latest state of knowledge on the topic of women entrepreneurship, the role of women in business and women empowerment in India. Many aspects relating to role of women in business, sustainable business development and aspects going beyond economic empowerment of women are discussed in addition to presenting legal and regulatory frameworks. This book will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, empowerment, gender studies, and law."

Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- About the Contributors -- Preface -- Introduction to Women Empowerment in India -- Part One Governance -- 1 Gender Diverse Boards and Corporate Governance -- 2 Sustainable Business Development and Women -- 3 'Smart Economics' Led by Gender Equality -- 4 Women in Business World: Remedy in Law -- 5 The Role of Women Entrepreneurship in India: Time to Take Learning From Finland and Israel -- Part Two Sustainability -- 6 Women in Business and Entrepreneurial Roles: 'Get Smarter With STEM' -- 7 Women Going Beyond Economic Empowerment: 'A Social Competency Business Model' -- 8 Women in Business-Inclusivity Post Covid -- 9 Challenges and Readiness in Cashless Economy: 'Women Entrepreneurs in Gujarat' -- 10 Women Entrepreneurship and Family Survival: A Case Study of Varanasi District -- 11 Exploring Plastic Money Usage Among Women -- Part Three Policy -- 12 Need for National Policy on Women Empowerment -- 13 CSR Initiatives for Women Empowerment -- 14 Women and Business Development in India -- 15 Social Entrepreneurship-Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Women Pashmina Workers in Kashmir Valley -- Index.