Gender & Development · 2000 · 99 citations · 0 references
Women EmpowermentRural WomenRural DevelopmentGender JusticeGender ProgrammesEntrepreneurshipSocial ChangeCultural RestraintsSocial SciencesGender IdentityRural SociologyGender StudiesGender EqualityPublic HealthWomen StudiesRural CultureAfrican DevelopmentFeminist EconomicsEconomic EmpowermentFeminist TheoryCultureWomen's EmpowermentSociologyGender EconomicsGender DivideAbstract Gender Analysis
Abstract Gender analysis shows that women can only be self-confident and autonomous in their economic activities if no cultural restraints hold them back. This article identifies the most important issues to be addressed by programmes and projects aiming to promote women's equality through entrepreneurship and makes suggestions for the future focus of gender programmes, especially training.