Research Article

Women Empowerment through Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurship in Northwestern Nigeria: A Conceptual Analysis

Kaltume Mohammed Kamselem1*
1 Department of Business Administration and Enterprenureship, Bayero University, Kano
* Corresponding author: kaltumemohammedkamselem@femsbukjournals.org.ng
Published: Nov, 2022
DOI: 10.67894/bbr.2022.50b9lcyu
Pages: 147-159
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Abstract

Empowering women entails outfitting women to be financially autonomous, have positive self-esteem that can confront any challenging situation and take part in development and decision-making activities. This conceptual study is aimed at promoting women empowerment through cooperative societies and entrepreneurship. This study reviewed the existing literature and eventually developed the conceptual framework on the constructs Women Entrepreneurship, cooperative societies and entrepreneurship. The study discovered that there is still much to be done to ensure that women's rights, opportunities, and responsibilities are unaffected by their gender. This can be done by creating a cooperative society that is thought to be a good environment for empowering women and enhancing their unique skills and abilities. Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurship can be used as a tool to empower women and enhance their economic standing due to their enormous contributions to the society. Additionally, the empowerment of women would result from efforts to promote skills including entrepreneurial activities and cooperative society. 

Keywords

Empowerment Women Empowerment Cooperative Societies Entrepreneurship.

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How to Cite

Kamselem, K. M. (2022). Women Empowerment through Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurship in Northwestern Nigeria: A Conceptual Analysis. Bayero Business Review, 6(2), 147-159. https://doi.org/10.67894/bbr.2022.50b9lcyu

K. M. Kamselem, "Women Empowerment through Cooperative Societies and Entrepreneurship in Northwestern Nigeria: A Conceptual Analysis," Bayero Business Review, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 147-159, November 2022. doi: 10.67894/bbr.2022.50b9lcyu

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