EMPOWERING WOMEN: A TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH TO WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SELF-HELP GROUPS IN THE DIGITAL AGE


Mrs.Chanchalakshi , Dr. Parameshwara
1.Assistant Professor, Besant women’s College Mangalore, 2.Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Mangalore University, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka State
Abstract
In rural India, Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are a valuable and efficient means of advancing women's financial inclusion, social mobilization, and empowerment. A growing array of digital tools have surfaced, with the potential to accelerate women's empowerment, increase the effectiveness of current efforts, offer pathways for knowledge improvement, and establish new channels for women to interact and exchange information. One of the primary forces of change in this century is digital technology. It is changing governments, economies, and all facets of progress. This research paper, titled "Empowering Women: A Technological Approach to Women's Development through Self-Help Groups in the Digital Age," investigates the transformative potential of combining Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and technology to empower women. In an era dominated by digital advancements, this study explores how the synergy between SHGs and technology can enhance women's socio-economic development, digital literacy, and overall empowerment. The study explores how Self-Help Groups (SHGs) affect women's empowerment and evaluates how they contribute to social resilience, economic independence, and psychological health. Additionally, the study analyzes the integration of technology within SHG initiatives, examining the effectiveness of digital communication, financial technologies, and online resources in augmenting the outcomes of SHG programs. Furthermore, the research investigates the impact of SHGs and technology on healthcare access, entrepreneurship, and decision-making processes. It identifies challenges faced in the integration of technology within SHGs, including issues of accessibility, digital literacy, and infrastructure, and proposes strategies to overcome these barriers. The findings of this research not only contribute to the academic understanding of the intersection between SHGs, technology, and women's development but also offer practical insights for policymakers, practitioners, and organizations seeking to enhance women's empowerment in the digital age.
Keywords: Empowering women, self-help groups, women’s development, digital technology, technological approach.
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2024-07-02

Vol : 9
Issue : 6
Month : June
Year : 2024
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