Women & Gender Studies

AAP Insights in Women’s and Gender Studies: Reshaping Identities

Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future
Editor: Chitra Krishnan, PhD

Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future

In production
Pub Date: Forthcoming December 2025
Hardback Price: $180 US | £140 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779641601
Pages: Est. 378pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: AAP Insights in Women’s and Gender Studies: Reshaping Identities
Notes: 6 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“Comes at a crucial juncture in our shared journey toward a world where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. It is a comprehensive exploration of the myriad facets of women’s empowerment, highlighting both the monumental strides we have taken and the significant challenges that remain. . . . More than a book—it is a manifesto for change, a testament to the resilience and potential of women, and a guide for building a better world for all.”
—From the Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy, Assistant Dean for Students Affairs, University of Technology and Applied Science (UTAS), Ibra, Oman


Empowerment of women has been identified as being central to the advancement of sustainable development. Generally, empowering women has thousands of positive effects on economic and social development and fosters improvement of the environment all over the world. This new book, Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Future, presents a thoughtful collection of important voices and research studies on women by scholars and activists passionate about the cause of women.

The volume documents the progress of women empowerment across a range of sectors and geographic regions and the struggles that are associated with the process of change. Drawing upon compelling research, real-life case studies, and personal narratives, this book sheds light on the obstacles women face and the transformative power they possess. It addresses historical and contemporary challenges, from gender discrimination and unequal access to opportunities to societal stereotypes and cultural biases. Through these insightful discussions, the book demonstrates the urgent need for gender equality as a key catalyst for global progress.

The volume addresses economic independence and empowerment, microfinance, women in trade and leadership, and empowering women through education and skill development, providing real-life solutions for addressing the challenges that hinder progress. Topics include fintech, homophobia, women’s work-life balance and imbalance, women entrepreneurs, government policies and programs, women leaders in education, women self-help groups, and much more.

Providing a comprehensive analysis of women empowerment and its significance in sustainable development, this volume makes a powerful appeal to policymakers, business professionals, faculty and students, and social activists. By detailing these challenges and opportunities across sectors and geographies, it aims to mobilize change and pave the way for a more inclusive society.

CONTENTS:

Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy

Preface

1. Economic Empowerment of Women: Catalyst for Sustainable Development

Astha Gupta, Amrish Kumar Choubey, Chitra Krishnan, Nisha Sharma, and Zev Asch

2. Does Microfinance Empower Women and Promote Sustainable, Equitable Future?
Demissie Admasu, Shikta Singh, and Tibebu Yohannes

3. Discourse Analysis of the Most Circulated Turkish Newspapers on Elif Shafak Acknowledgement of Her Bisexuality
Duygu Onay Çöker

4. Work Schedule Elasticity as a Tool to Handle Work-Life Imbalance of Mid-Career Women
Joshin Joseph and Jiju Gillariose

5. Resurfacing the Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in International Trade: An Appraisal of Current Policy Framework
Kush Kalra

6. Foundation for a Sustainable and Prosperous Future: Empowerment of Women
Navita Mahajan and Anshul Srivastava

7. Fintech as a Key to Women’s Empowerment: An Empirical Study
Kanika Aggarwal, Neeru Sidana, Richa Goel, Tilottama Singh

8. Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals: A Reflection of Gender Equality
Priya Grover, Nidhi Phutela, and Dilip Mutum

9. Government Policies and Programs for Elderly Women in India: Leading to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Raja Meenakshi J., Sigamanipanneer, Arulmozhi J., Gracelin Pavithra S., and Rachel S.

10. Addressing Exclusive Challenges: Breaking the Taboos: Tackling Menstrual Hygiene Management Problems
Smriti Shukla, Rinku Sanjeev, and Nidhi Shridhar Natarajan

11. Articulating the Role of Women Leaders for Crisis Management in the Academic Sector: A Study on Womens Contributions for Sustainable Educational Practices
Saranya Thaloor and Kawaljeet Kaur Sygal

12. Ecofeminism for Sustainable Futures: Unraveling Patriarchal Structures and Global Perspectives on Women, Environment, and Justice
Seema Yadav

13. Role of Women’s Empowerment in Sustainable Development of Bangladesh
Shajedul Islam

14. Women’s Empowerment Has Emerged as a Powerful Force within Homes, Society, and the Nation: An Unstoppable Revolution
Shirish Gandhare and Supriya Narad

15. Self-Help Group Model of Economic Empowerment of Women
Swati Chauhan

16. Empowering Women Through Education and Skill Development for Inclusive Participation in Sustainable Initiatives
Virender Pal Kaur, Deepti Gangwar, Urvashi Sharma, and Sumita Singh

17. Empowering Women: Paving the Path to a Sustainable and Equitable Future
Supriya Lamba Sahdev, Lakshman Kumar Yadavalli, Chitra, Firdous Ahmad Malik, and Ahdi Hassan

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editor: Chitra Krishnan, PhD
Associate Professor, Human Resource Management & Behavioral Science, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, Symbiosis International, Deemed University, Pune, India

Chitra Krishnan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Human Resource & Behavioral Science at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune, India, and a certified HR Analyst by the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, India. She is a teaching professional with over 17 years of national and international experience. Before her academic career, she worked in various positions of responsibility in industry. Possessing excellence in teaching and research, she has been actively involved in rigorous academic pursuits in higher professional education to enhance skill sets that promote the holistic development of learners. She has several publications in acclaimed journals at the national and international levels and has also participated in many national and international conferences. She is passionate about writing and has six books to her credit with international publishers. She has been empaneled as a member of the review committees for conferences and journals. Her areas of interest include human resource management, organization behavior, talent management, diversity management, employee satisfaction, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence.




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