Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future

Empowerment of women has been identified as being central to the advancement of sustainable development. Generally, empowering women has thousands of positive effects on economic and social development and fosters improvement of the environment all over the world. This new book, Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future, presents a thoughtful collection of important voices and research studies on women by scholars and activists passionate about the cause of women.

The volume documents the progress of women empowerment across a range of sectors and geographic regions and the struggles that are associated with the process of change. Drawing upon compelling research, real-life case studies, and personal narratives, this book sheds light on the obstacles women face and the transformative power they possess. It addresses historical and contemporary challenges, from gender discrimination and unequal access to opportunities to societal stereotypes and cultural biases. Through these insightful discussions, the book demonstrates the urgent need for gender equality as a key catalyst for global progress.

The volume addresses economic independence and empowerment, microfinance, women in trade and leadership, and empowering women through education and skill development, providing real-life solutions for addressing the challenges that hinder progress. Topics include fintech, homophobia, women’s work-life balance and imbalance, women entrepreneurs, government policies and programs, women leaders in education, women self-help groups, and much more.

Providing a comprehensive analysis of women empowerment and its significance in sustainable development, this volume makes a powerful appeal to policymakers, business professionals, faculty and students, and social activists. By detailing these challenges and opportunities across sectors and geographies, it aims to mobilize change and pave the way for a more inclusive society.

Chitra Krishnan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Human Resource & Behavioral Science at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India, and a certified HR Analyst by the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, India. She is a teaching professional with over 17 years of national and international experience. Before her academic career, she worked in various positions of responsibility in industry. Possessing excellence in teaching and research, she has been actively involved in rigorous academic pursuits in higher professional education to enhance skill sets that promote the holistic development of learners. She has several publications in acclaimed journals at the national and international levels and has also participated in many national and international conferences. She is passionate about writing and has six books to her credit with international publishers. She has been empaneled as a member of the review committees for conferences and journals. Her areas of interest include human resource management, organization behavior, talent management, diversity management, employee satisfaction, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence.