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NAVIGATING CHALLENGES: WORKING SINGLE MOTHERS’ WORK-FAMILY CONSTELLATION

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Written by Harshitaa Sharma  BACKGROUND Growing up as the daughter of a single mother is a journey marked by unique challenges and profound lessons for me. This article sheds light on the experiences and perspectives of being a daughter raised by a working single mother, offering insights into the challenges that a single mother face and possible solutions. Working single mothers face a myriad of challenges that stem from the dual responsibilities of managing a career and raising children without the support of a partner. These challenges can be complex and multifaceted, impacting various aspects of their lives. The UN Women report puts the figure of lone mother household in India to 13 million . An estimated 4.5% of all Indian households are run by single mothers. This is exactly why it is essential to shed light on unique challenges faced by single mothers. These resilient women, balancing the roles of provider, nurturer, and professional, encounter hurdles that necessitate colle...

ELLEVEST (USA) FOUNDED BY SALLIE KRAWCHECK, IS A FINANCIAL INVESTMENT PLATFORM FOR WOMEN

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Written by PRERNA SHARMAN from UNIVERSITY OF DELHI Executive summary :   No one knows almost all the gender battles of fintech superior than Sallie Krawcheck, who has gone through the past few decades attempting to bring more ladies into the industry, from securing more financing for women-owned businesses to convincing more ladies to require control of their individual budgetary speculations. Ellevest, the speculation firm established and helmed by Sallie Krawcheck, is contributing in a run of private ventures for its clients, counting women-run wander stores, giving working capital for women-led companies, and reasonable lodging rentals for ladies. Ellevest's general mission is to put more cash into the hands of ladies. It appears that over 70% of ladies are disappointed by the administrations advertised by money related education. This case ponder looks at how Sallie Krawcheck made and advanced Ellevest, a speculation stage which is “gender-aware” and at the same time makes a d...

PROMOTING WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN GREEN AND CLEAN TECH BUSINESSES

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  Written by Prerna Sharma ABSTRACT The study leverages the data on promoting women's participation in green and clean Tech businesses from the Global Outlook as well in India and the state of Mizoram. Data from US provider Pitchbook shows that private equity (PE) investment globally into cleantech businesses founded by men was $10bn in 2021, dwarfing the $26.1m raised by businesses with female founders in the same year.. India’s 15.7 million women-owned enterprises and start-up ecosystem are driving female entrepreneurship, with a 90 percent growth forecast. However, challenges like gender bias, funding, and support still test their determination. The government has made many programs and incentives to help women who start their own businesses and work on climate change. But there are also big opportunities in the growing green technology industry and in promoting diversity and inclusion in business. INTRODUCTION By 2030, there will be 139 million jobs in the energy industry world...

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN IDENTIFYING AND COMBATING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AGAINST WOMEN

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Written by Jain Divya Lalit INTRODUCTION Machines are making increasingly predictive decisions, marking a major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI). Important concerns concerning this technical development's implications for women in the working are brought up. Although AI has the potential to be a game-changer, it also presents special difficulties for women, increasing their risk of losing their jobs. This dilemma has wider ramifications for the world economy and social advancement than just equality concerns. Talks about half of the people losing their jobs are having repercussions that affect innovation landscapes, community stability, economic dynamics, and global competitiveness. Let's take a closer look at how AI is changing the gender dynamic in the workplace and highlight the need of supporting women in this new age of AI. Because of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated that ...

Investment Bias Against Women Entrepreneurs

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 Written by Ananta Chopra INTRODUCTION Investment prejudice restricts prospects for growth and perpetuates economic inequality, making it a major obstacle for women living in rural locations like Mizoram, India. This problem stems from structural obstacles that disproportionately impact women in these areas, making it difficult for them to get financial resources and crushing their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. Comprehending the complexities of this prejudice is essential to creating focused solutions that can dismantle obstacles and enable women in isolated regions. Understanding the Issue of Investment Bias   Investment prejudice against women takes many different shapes in Mizoram and other distant locations. Women's access to education and training options is another barrier preventing them from pursuing careers in fields that have the potential to boost economic expansion. Furthermore, women are frequently restricted by traditional gender conventions to household task...

Sectoral Issues for Women Entrepreneurs in Mizoram

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Written by Ananta Chopra    INTRODUCTION Women in remote regions of India, such as Mizoram, encounter particular difficulties in starting and growing enterprises. The absence of entrepreneurial mentoring and necessary skills is a significant obstacle. This analysis has examined the implications of this problem and suggests workable ways to support female entrepreneurs in these areas. Recognizing the Problem  For women starting their own businesses in remote locations, a significant obstacle is a lack of experience and entrepreneurial mentorship. It is more difficult for them to manage the complexity of entrepreneurship when they have limited access to education and training programs, which limits their capacity to grow their skills. Furthermore, they are deprived of vital insights and tactics needed for effective corporate management due to the lack of mentorship and direction. This stunts economic progress in these areas and maintains gender inequities as well. Resolutio...