In the global pursuit of equitable progress, the empowerment of women emerges as not merely an ethical imperative but a pragmatic necessity. The imperative of women's economic empowerment finds resonance throughout history, woven into the fabric of social movements, policy reforms and economic progress.
From the suffragette movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to the landmark conventions on women's rights and development in the latter half of the 20th century, the trajectory of gender equality has been marked by both triumphs and trials. The 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing stands as a watershed moment, galvanizing global commitments to women's empowerment and setting forth an ambitious agenda for action. Subsequent milestones, including the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, further underscore the intertwined nature of gender equality and sustainable development.
Over the years though the researchers, academicians and Government have tried to find ways and means for economic empowerment of women, many aspects of women’s economic empowerment, entrepreneurship and innovation, workplace equality, global partnership etc are yet to be completely resolved. Little attention has been paid to the above aspects by the researchers, policy makers and development planners.
The present volume titled “Economic Empowerment of Women for Sustainable Development" containing 35 papers covers different aspects and issues related to economic empowerment of women and sustainable development. It is an initiative for shedding light on the pivotal role women play in fostering sustainable economic development.
The main themes which the volume covers are: financial inclusion, education and skill development, technology and digital inclusion, leadership, decision making, policy and advocacy. The volume will provide women’s immense input and health for the academicians, researchers, policy makers and Government officials.
Editors
Dr. V. Malarvizhi
Dr. V. Malarvizhi is an Associate Professor of Economics in Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-43. With 19 years of teaching experience she has presented 60 papers in International, National and Regional level Seminars/Workshops/ Conferences. She has published 72 articles in Journals. She has edited 3 books and special editor in 4 International Journals. She is the Content Writer and Camera Presenter for 2 modules e-PG Pathshala project. She has conducted one International conference, 3 National Seminars and one FDP. She has guided M.A/ M.Phil/ Ph.d students and completed one Major Research Project funded by ICSSR. She acted as a Chairperson/ Rapporteur in the International and National Conferences. She is a reviewer for International Journals. She received two excellent paper awards. She also serves as a Captain in National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the same Institution.
Dr. S. Gandhimathi
Dr. S. Gandhimathi is a Professor and Head of the Department of Economics in Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-43. With 22 years of teaching experience presented 60 papers International, National and Regional level Seminars/Workshops/ Conferences. She has published 6 books and edited 2 books. She has published 75 articles in journals/ books. She is the Content Writer and Camera Presenter for 40 modules e-PG Pathshala project. She has guided M.A/ M.Phil/ Ph.d students and completed Major Research Projects funded by ICSSR, University Grants Commission and State Planning Commission, Tamil Nadu. She acted as a Chairperson/ Rapporteur in the International and National Conferences. She received a Best Teacher Award from Malcolm Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai in 2017.
Dr. R. Annapoorani
Dr. R. Annapoorani is a coordinator of T. S. Dhandapani Chettiar Chair in the field of Social Sciences in Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-43. She is former professor of Economics and coordinator of Dr. Ambedkar’s Studies Centre in the same Institute. With 40 years of teaching experience, she has participated and presented 81 papers in various International, National, Regional and State level seminars/ conferences. She has published 2 books –one book in regional language- Tamil – for Micro Economics. She has edited 3 books besides. She has published 103 articles in Journals/ Books and Conference proceedings and organized 7 Seminars and 3 workshops. As a way of research experience she has guided M.A/ M.Phil/ Ph.d students and completed Major Research Projects funded by UGC, CSO and Ministry of Human Resource Development. She is also involved in the preparation of a book on NET questions. She received a Best Teacher Award from Malcolm Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai in 2018.