Analysis of challenges faced by a women social entrepreneurs during the setting up stage and operational stage with specific reference to Akshaya Centres in Kerala.

Ms. K Malar Mathi; B. Krishnamurthy

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2018

Analysis of challenges faced by a women social entrepreneurs during the setting up stage and operational stage with specific reference to Akshaya Centres in Kerala.

Ms. K Malar Mathi, B. Krishnamurthy

Abstract :

Development of women and social inclusion has been a topic of interest for decades. Successive governments have been making several attempts to address this adequately and enabling progress. Several women have embarked on venturing into not business oriented enterprises but also social enterprises, in a way indicating the ability to contribute to economic development at large. However, any business venture has its share of challenges at the time of setting up – initial stages and while operating as an ongoing entity. This paper analyses the challenges faced by women social entrepreneurs engaged in providing common services as part of Akshaya Centres in Kerala. An ANOVA analysis is performed keeping the age as a variable and how these challenges impact the women social entrepreneur during the initial and operation stage. The paper concludes with findings and suggestions.