Women, Microenterprise, and the Politics of Self-Help
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Business & Finance
| Author: | Cheryl Rodriguez | ISBN: | 9781351986564 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | December 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Cheryl Rodriguez |
| ISBN: | 9781351986564 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | December 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Theories on the eradication of poverty abound. Self-help, self-reliance and self-sufficiency are touted as solutions, and are indeed critical to an economically stable life. Yet, for economically disadvantaged women (America’s poorest citizens), self-help is not as simple as grabbing sturdy boot straps or climbing elusive ladders. Creative ideas for self-sufficiency do not flower and flourish in environments that are void of resources. This book, first published in 1995, examines the questions raised around the concept of self-help by introducing microenterprise and exploring its relevance to poor women.
Theories on the eradication of poverty abound. Self-help, self-reliance and self-sufficiency are touted as solutions, and are indeed critical to an economically stable life. Yet, for economically disadvantaged women (America’s poorest citizens), self-help is not as simple as grabbing sturdy boot straps or climbing elusive ladders. Creative ideas for self-sufficiency do not flower and flourish in environments that are void of resources. This book, first published in 1995, examines the questions raised around the concept of self-help by introducing microenterprise and exploring its relevance to poor women.
