Sociology of Dalit women
A micro-level study of self-help groups in India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21263006 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harinath Silveru (Centre for Economic and Social Studies, corresponding author), Laxman Rao Sankineni (Centre for Economic and Social Studies) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-20 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Discover Global Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2731-9687 • E-ISSN: 2731-9687 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s44282-025-00303-4 |
| OpenAlex | W4417523525 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
This study explores the neoliberal perspective on the social inclusion of women, highlighting the shift from mandatory benefits to the voluntary use of resources. It examines the role of successive governments in promoting women's empowerment through self-esteem, financial inclusion, and social integration, especially for those from marginalized communities. Over four decades, the focus has been on organising women into SHGs as a strategy for financial inclusion and addressing social issues. However, in the last fifteen years, there has been a pivot towards less government intervention, emphasizing self-governance and community involvement. This article presents an empirical study involving 10,213 households from the Scheduled Castes (SCs) across 33 districts in Telangana state, focusing on the functioning of SC Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Using a multi-stage stratified sampling method, households from rural and urban settings were selected. The extensive study examined three questions: (i) whether the socio-economic context of the Dalits is conducive to taking up economic activity; (ii) what the operational dynamics of SHGs are and their impact on economic activities, household welfare, and women's social empowerment; (iii) whether small-scale economic activity could withstand the open market system
Empirical research · Empowerment · Financial inclusion · Focus group · Stratified sampling · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Social and Economic Development in India
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Structural Determinants of Men's and Women's Personal Networks
The global financial crisis and self-help groups in rural India
Bargaining With Patriarchy
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