Microfinance and Women Empowerment: A Case of Matrilineal Tribal Society of India
Microfinance and Women Empowerment: A Case of Matrilineal Tribal Society of India, Prajan, Vol. XLII, No. 2, 2013-14, Pp-113-127
Posted: 16 Apr 2014
Date Written: Sept 30, 2013
Abstract
Matrilineal societies world over generally signify a special economic and socio-political position for women. Consequently, an inquiry as to the impact of microfinance on women empowerment (epitomized through economic appreciation) and the latter’s relationship with socio-political outcomes is most genuine. This study analyses the said impact and relationship by evaluating the matrilineal tribal society of India. It covers a period of five years, where in, data is compiled for microfinance and non-microfinance women clients. Statistically, propensity score matching, difference-in-difference techniques and regression techniques are applied. The study highlights that microfinance is a potent tool of women empowerment and socio-political transformation.
Keywords: Microfinance, Women empowerment, Matrilineal Society, PSP, D-I-D
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