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Understanding the Key Catalysts of Entrepreneurship among Backward Class Women: An Empirical Perspective
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Entreprenuership
Abstract
Women entrepreneurship refers to the process of business ownership and creation undertaken by women, which not only enhances their economic independence but also strengthens their position within society. In recent years, women have increasingly taken on entrepreneurial roles, balancing financial aspirations with familial responsibilities. Despite this growth, women entrepreneurs?particularly those belonging to the backward classes?face numerous socio-economic and psychological challenges that hinder their progress. The present study aims to analyze the socio-economic background, motivations, and constraints experienced by backward class women entrepreneurs in North Karnataka. The research is based on a sample of 50 respondents engaged in various small-scale enterprises, including petty shops, hotels, vegetable vending, and beauty parlors. The findings indicate that the primary driving forces behind women?s entrepreneurial engagement are the need for additional household income and the continuation of family-run businesses. However, key obstacles such as family responsibilities, intense competition, and lack of self-confidence emerge as significant barriers to entrepreneurial success.
Keywords
Women Entrepreneurship, Backward Class Women, Socio-Economic Background, Motivation, Challenges, North Karnataka
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How to cite this paper
@article{1711760,
author = {Dr. Kiran G},
title = {Understanding the Key Catalysts of Entrepreneurship among Backward Class Women: An Empirical Perspective},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {772-780},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711760.pdf},
abstract = {Women entrepreneurship refers to the process of business ownership and creation undertaken by women, which not only enhances their economic independence but also strengthens their position within society. In recent years, women have increasingly taken on entrepreneurial roles, balancing financial aspirations with familial responsibilities. Despite this growth, women entrepreneurs?particularly those belonging to the backward classes?face numerous socio-economic and psychological challenges that hinder their progress. The present study aims to analyze the socio-economic background, motivations, and constraints experienced by backward class women entrepreneurs in North Karnataka. The research is based on a sample of 50 respondents engaged in various small-scale enterprises, including petty shops, hotels, vegetable vending, and beauty parlors. The findings indicate that the primary driving forces behind women?s entrepreneurial engagement are the need for additional household income and the continuation of family-run businesses. However, key obstacles such as family responsibilities, intense competition, and lack of self-confidence emerge as significant barriers to entrepreneurial success.},
keywords = {Women Entrepreneurship, Backward Class Women, Socio-Economic Background, Motivation, Challenges, North Karnataka},
month = {November},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1711760}
}