Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy
Preface
1. Economic Empowerment of Women: Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Astha Gupta, Amrish Kumar Choubey, Chitra Krishnan, Nisha Sharma, and Zev Asch
2. Does Microfinance Empower Women and Promote Sustainable, Equitable Future?
Demissie Admasu, Shikta Singh, and Tibebu Yohannes
3. Discourse Analysis of the Most Circulated Turkish Newspapers on Elif Shafak Acknowledgement of Her Bisexuality
Duygu Onay Çöker
4. Work Schedule Elasticity as a Tool to Handle Work-Life Imbalance of Mid-Career Women
Joshin Joseph and Jiju Gillariose
5. Resurfacing the Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in International Trade: An Appraisal of Current Policy Framework
Kush Kalra
6. Foundation for a Sustainable and Prosperous Future: Empowerment of Women
Navita Mahajan and Anshul Srivastava
7. Fintech as a Key to Women’s Empowerment: An Empirical Study
Kanika Aggarwal, Neeru Sidana, Richa Goel, Tilottama Singh
8. Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals: A Reflection of Gender Equality
Priya Grover, Nidhi Phutela, and Dilip Mutum
9. Government Policies and Programs for Elderly Women in India: Leading to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Raja Meenakshi J., Sigamanipanneer, Arulmozhi J., Gracelin Pavithra S., and Rachel S.
10. Addressing Exclusive Challenges: Breaking the Taboos: Tackling Menstrual Hygiene Management Problems
Smriti Shukla, Rinku Sanjeev, and Nidhi Shridhar Natarajan
11. Articulating the Role of Women Leaders for Crisis Management in the Academic Sector: A Study on Womens Contributions for Sustainable Educational Practices
Saranya Thaloor and Kawaljeet Kaur Sygal
12. Ecofeminism for Sustainable Futures: Unraveling Patriarchal Structures and Global Perspectives on Women, Environment, and Justice
Seema Yadav
13. Role of Women’s Empowerment in Sustainable Development of Bangladesh
Shajedul Islam
14. Women’s Empowerment Has Emerged as a Powerful Force within Homes, Society, and the Nation: An Unstoppable Revolution
Shirish Gandhare and Supriya Narad
15. Self-Help Group Model of Economic Empowerment of Women
Swati Chauhan
16. Empowering Women Through Education and Skill Development for Inclusive Participation in Sustainable Initiatives
Virender Pal Kaur, Deepti Gangwar, Urvashi Sharma, and Sumita Singh
17. Empowering Women: Paving the Path to a Sustainable and Equitable Future
Supriya Lamba Sahdev, Lakshman Kumar Yadavalli, Chitra, Firdous Ahmad Malik, and Ahdi Hassan
Index
Biography
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.
“Comes at a crucial juncture in our shared journey toward a world where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. It is a comprehensive exploration of the myriad facets of women’s empowerment, highlighting both the monumental strides we have taken and the significant challenges that remain. . . . More than a book—it is a manifesto for change, a testament to the resilience and potential of women, and a guide for building a better world for all.”
—From the Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy, Assistant Dean for Students Affairs, University of Technology and Applied Science (UTAS), Ibra, Oman
