WOMEN-EMPOWERMENT

“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” — Diane Mariechild

Women constitute almost half of the total population in the world. But their 

representation in the gainful employment is comparatively low. 

According to an I.L.O. Report, in 1980, “Women are 50 % of the world’s population, do the two-third of the world’s work-hours, receive 10% of the world’s income and own

less than one percent of the world’s property. All because of an accident of birth.”

Women are generally presumed to be weak, passive, dependent and people – oriented. On the other hand,

men are considered strong, aggressive, independent and things – oriented.

Assumptions become reality, when the society prepares males and females for performance in the presumed roles. As a result, men

and women enter the organizations with different skill – sets.

Even today, in some of the countries, Women are taught to depend upon others, to limit their ambitions and to avoid

exposure & risk. Such orientations and role – prescriptions inhibit the development of self – confidence, innovativeness,

achievement – motivation and risk – taking ability, which are essential for a successful entrepreneurial career.

Women face a myriad of social, economic and structural barriers

which prevent them from succeeding in their pursuits.

Due to a low rate of financial literacy and a gap in financing for women entrepreneurs operating beyond the micro level, many women also have difficulty accessing the appropriate

loans that they need to develop their businesses.

The transformation of social fabric of the existing society, in terms of increased educational status of women and varied aspirations for better living, necessitated a change in the life style of women.

A woman has competed with man and successfully stood up with him in every walk of life and business is no exception for this.

• The women-leaders are assertive, persuasive and willing to take risks.

• They manage to survive and succeed in this cut throat competition with their hard work, diligence and perseverance. 

Therefore, Strengths of the Emerging Women Entrepreneurs:--

a) Ability to learn quickly from her abilities,

b) her persuasiveness, c) open style of problem solving,

d)willingness to take risks and chances, e)ability to motivate people,

f) knowing how to win gracefully

The glass ceilings are shattered and women are found indulged in every line of business.

‘Woman Entrepreneur’ is a person who accepts challenging role to meet her personal needs and

become economically independent.

A strong desire to do something positive is an inbuilt quality of entrepreneurial woman, who is capable of

contributing values in both family and social life.

MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS FOR WOMEN-ENTREPRENEURS

Pull - Factors :-

a) Need for achievement through ‘goal-setting’ and ‘inter-personal support’;b) An urge to achieve & do something new;

c) Need and purpose of women’s liberation, equity, etc. ;d) To gain ‘self-recognition’, ‘importance’ and ‘status’ in the Society;

e) To get economic independence;f) To build self-confidence;

g) To develop the risk-taking ability;h) Keen interest in situations involving moderate risk;

i) To gain greater freedom and mobility;j) To gain social prestige;

k) Commitment to the enterprise;

Push - Factors:-

a) Death of the ‘Bread-Winner’;

b) Divorce;

c) Sudden fall in the Family-Income;

d) Permanent Inadequacy in the Income of the Family.

Earlier, there were 3K’s—•Kitchen•Kids •KnittingThen, came 3 P’s---•Powder•Papad•PicklesAt Present, there are 3E’s---•Electronics•Energy•Engineering

“Re-orientation of educational system for women”, “curriculum change”, “career

guidance”, “reservations”, “scholarships”, “incentives”, “effective motivation

techniques” and “timely assistance” are the ‘needs of the hour’.

Satisfactory progress can be made only by honest, sincere and dedicated efforts by

all.

"The fastest way to change society is to mobilize the women of the world."

-- Charles Malik

“Women are the real architects of society.” -- Harriet Beecher Stowe

"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition." – Marilyn Monroe

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”

-- Oprah Winfrey

Some of the Most Renowned Female Corporate Leaders of the

Middle East Countries(Acc. To the Forbes’ Report, 2014)

Sheikh Lubna Al Qasimi (World Rank # 55)

Minister of International Cooperation and Development, United Arab Emirates

Age: 52

Residence: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Citizenship: United Arab Emirates

Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, California State Chico; EMBA, American University of Sharjah

The newly appointed UAE Minister of International Cooperation and

Development, the first department of its kind in the Gulf, Sheikha Qasimi is charged with leading the oil-rich nation's global philanthropic efforts. At the helm of a $269.8 billion GDP produced by a country the

size of Maine, Al Qasimi has played a pivotal role in the 42-year-old nation's rapid expansion, first as a minister of economy in 2004 and then as the head of foreign trade. The first woman to hold a top government post in the small Gulf state, she is a member of the emirate of Sharjah's ruling family. The UAE spent some $1.6 billion on charitable endeavors

in 2012 and committed $1.52 billion to development projects, making it one of the world's most generous donors of foreign aid. Notable

projects include a $50 million commitment, matched by the Gates Foundation, to support immunization programs in Afghanistan, a $65.2

million solar energy project in Afghanistan, Mauritian and Tonga, as well as a $30.6 million pledge for water and sanitation projects in 40 low-

income territories.

Sri Mulyani Indravati (World Rank# 38)

Managing Director, World Bank

Age: 51

Citizenship: Indonesia

Marital Status: Married

Children: 3

Education: Doctorate, University of Illinois at Urbana; Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Indonesia

The most senior woman at the World Bank has two goals: end extreme poverty and promote shared

prosperity. Indrawati joined the organization in 2010 and is responsible for operations in all regions around

the globe and human development networks, including poverty reduction, economic management and private sector development. Prior to joining the World Bank,

the University of Illinois Ph.D. was Indonesia's minister of finance and coordinating minister of economic affairs. She is credited with guiding the country

through a transition from autocracy to democracy, but was recently swept into a corruption case regarding a

$586 million bank bailout from 2008.

Fatima Al Jaber (World Rank# 94)

Group COO, Al Jaber Group

Age: 44Residence: Abu Dhabi, United Arab

EmiratesCitizenship: United Arab Emirates

Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science, United Arab Emirates University

As COO at the family run Al Jaber Group since 2007, Fatima Al Jaber has presided over some of the UAE's most iconic construction projects. After working in the Abu Dhabi

municipal government in various positions, she has been an integral part of the business her father founded 40 years ago. She has quickly become one of the region's most influential

businesswomen and an outspoken personality for women and young people. In a country with conservative traditions, she

has been a vocal proponent of the idea that skills, preparation, and ambition -- not gender -- should be the determining factor for success in the UAE. Leading by example, Al Jaber became

the first Emirati woman to be elected to the board of directors at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce in 2009. An engineer

by training, she oversees approximately $5 billion in assets and 50,000 workers, while her family's company serves as the

largest private sector employer in the UAE.

Thank You !!!Made By—

Kunal Nagpal, Lovejeet Singh & Mayank Rajput