Women Entrepreneurshipand Its Prospects in 21st Century

Abstract

The development of women entrepreneurs is very low in India, especially in rural deprived section. But, women of middle class are not ready to change their role in fear of social backlash. The development is more visible among upper class cities in urban cities or developed ones. Factors like political instability,high production costs and non-conductive business environment affect women entrepreneurs more than men factor. Very limited access to important resources like land, legal and socio-cultural environment also act as serious impediments. In the sceneof globalization changing patterns of trade and new technologies necessitate skill enhancement that many entrepreneurs in the continent are yet to start. This paper focuses on part played by women entrepreneurs in the economic development of the nation. The paper also talks about the status of women entrepreneurs.

Keywords: Entrepreneurs Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Contribution of women entrepreneurs.