The role of entrepreneurship in empowering Arab women: The case of Algeria
Abstract
Women suffer from marginalization in most developing countries, which hinders their social and economic development. The prevailing traditional culture is the reason for the spread of illiteracy, ignorance, and lack of financial income for most women. As a result of this fact, Arab women suffer from weakness and dependence on men in a patriarchal society. Expanding education among girls has helped increase the number of girls to obtain advanced degrees, allowing them to hold jobs and generate income. As a result of the unemployment crisis in Arab societies, most Arab countries have implemented a strategy to encourage young people, including women, to create their own projects. Thus, educated women became more aware of their situation, and the number of successful businesswomen increased. This strategy helped empower women, allowing them to defend their interests and enable them to assume high social and economic positions.
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