Gender inequality refers to the gaps in rights, opportunities, and resources among men, women, and transgender people as a result of inadequate treatment based on their sex. The Indian government introduced several programs like Start-up India and Stand-Up India. These programs encourage entrepreneurship among underrepresented genders, but structural challenges still exist among gender minorities. In our society, women and transgender individuals encounter additional difficulties because of stigma and lack of social recognition. Also, women experience limited capital access, which is sometimes attributed to gender prejudices in financial institutions. The present study tries to understand how gender inclusion in entrepreneurship is changing positively in India. These initiatives also emphasise the difficulties women and transgender entrepreneurs have in obtaining chances and resources. The government and non-government organisations are crucial in advancing gender diversity through networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and corporate social responsibility. The present study also observes how digital platforms and technology can be transformative instruments that decrease barriers and increase market accessibility for gender minorities in India. The study recommended improving gender-specific finance programs, including gender minorities, to support diversity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The study also intends to help make a more inclusive entrepreneurial setting that enables gender minorities, including women and transgender.

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Gender Inequality and Entrepreneurship Challenges in India: Bridging Gaps and Overcoming Barriers

  • Ravindra Kumar,
  • Jithin Joseph

摘要

Gender inequality refers to the gaps in rights, opportunities, and resources among men, women, and transgender people as a result of inadequate treatment based on their sex. The Indian government introduced several programs like Start-up India and Stand-Up India. These programs encourage entrepreneurship among underrepresented genders, but structural challenges still exist among gender minorities. In our society, women and transgender individuals encounter additional difficulties because of stigma and lack of social recognition. Also, women experience limited capital access, which is sometimes attributed to gender prejudices in financial institutions. The present study tries to understand how gender inclusion in entrepreneurship is changing positively in India. These initiatives also emphasise the difficulties women and transgender entrepreneurs have in obtaining chances and resources. The government and non-government organisations are crucial in advancing gender diversity through networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and corporate social responsibility. The present study also observes how digital platforms and technology can be transformative instruments that decrease barriers and increase market accessibility for gender minorities in India. The study recommended improving gender-specific finance programs, including gender minorities, to support diversity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The study also intends to help make a more inclusive entrepreneurial setting that enables gender minorities, including women and transgender.