Citation

Srivastava A. Soc. Change 2005; 35(2): 156-164.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Council for Social Development, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/004908570503500212

PMID

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Abstract

Data collected from a micro sample of women members of SHGs (Self Help Groups) in four Indian States-Bihar, Chattisgarh, M.P. and U.P., shows that through micro-finance based entrepreneurship, these women have been able to contribute to household finances, which led to some (though limited) decision making role for them in the household. While there is a need to study the issue in a longer time frame, overall, we see that the picture is not devoid of optimism. The case studies (qualitative data) too provide grounds for hope, for instance, with respect to the role of women SHGs in the rescue of bonded labourers, assertion of dalit rights, and in tackling issues of domestic violence and alcoholism.

Language: en