Women empowerment through social enterprise
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2024
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IGI Global
Abstract
This chapter explores the dynamic intersection of women’s empowerment and social enterprise as a
powerful catalyst for positive societal transformation. As the world grapples with persistent gender
disparities, innovative approaches are essential to create opportunities for women to thrive eco nomically, socially, and personally. Social enterprises, with their unique blend of purpose-driven
missions and sustainable business models, emerge as a promising avenue to address these chal lenges. The chapter begins by delving into the theoretical framework of women’s empowerment. It
then transitions into a review of case studies and real-world examples; the chapter illustrates the
transformative impact of social enterprises on women’s lives. These enterprises not only provide
economic opportunities through skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship but also
contribute to the creation of supportive ecosystems that foster self-esteem, leadership, and com munity engagement
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Women empowerment, Social enterprise, Societal transformation, Namibia, Entrepreneurship