1st Edition

Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future

Edited By Chitra Krishnan Copyright 2027
404 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

Empowering women is central to achieving sustainable development and advancing social, economic, and environmental progress worldwide. This new volume presents a thoughtful and timely collection of scholarly perspectives and research studies by academics and activists dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusive development. This book documents the progress of women’s empowerment... Read more

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., Sigamani panneer, 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

Md. Shajedul Islam

 

14. Women’s Empowerment: An Unstoppable Transformation Across Homes, Society, and the Nation

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 Associate Professor of Human Resource and Behavioral Science at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, India. With more than 17 years of academic and industry experience, she focuses her research interests on human resource management, organizational behavior, diversity management, emotional intelligence, and artificial intelligence. She has authored several books and numerous scholarly publications.

“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