How the persistence of patriarchy undermines the financial empowerment of women microfinance borrowers? Evidence from a southern sub-district of Bangladesh
A significant body of multi-disciplinary research supports the proposition that women may
experience empowerment from microfinance programs. This is based on the assumption …
experience empowerment from microfinance programs. This is based on the assumption …
'Even though I get a loan, my husband controls it': Rhetoric versus reality of empowering Bangladeshi women through microfinance programs
This study investigates the development intervention of microfinance programs with women
borrowers in strong patriarchal communities such as in rural Bangladesh. Using Rahman's …
borrowers in strong patriarchal communities such as in rural Bangladesh. Using Rahman's …
Women's empowerment through strategic disobedience: A study of community radio in rural Bangladesh
R Akhter, MA Md Syed - Asian Journal of Women's Studies, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
This paper examines how rural women in Bangladesh use community radio programs
designed to combat gender inequality for empowerment. In doing so, it considers community …
designed to combat gender inequality for empowerment. In doing so, it considers community …