Unit # 5 Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship
Question within lesson
i.What role are women entrepreneurs playing in modern-day Pakistan?
Ans:Women entrepreneurs in modern day Pakistan are leading in fields like
fashion, technology, food, education and crafts.
Question Within the Exercise
i.What qualities made Hazrat Khadija (R.A) a successful entrepreneur in a
male-dominated society, and how can these qualities be applied by modern
women entrepreneurs?
Ans: Hazrat Khadija (R.A) was a wise, honest and hardworking lady. Modern
woman can apply these qualities to their business by staying wise, honest and
resilient.
ii. How does the growth of women-led business in Pakistan contribute to
economic development and job creation, especially in rural areas?
Ans: Women start small business in fashion, food and handicrafts. These steps
contribute to economic development by generating income and creating jobs.
iii. Why is mentorship and networking critical for the success of women
entrepreneurs, and how do support system like women’s chambers of
commerce enhance their growth?
Ans: Mentorship and networking are critical for success of women entrepreneurs
as they build skills, provide guidance and increase confidence. Women chambers
of commerce offer platforms to connect, share ideas and grow their business.
iv. What role does e-commerce play in overcoming mobility and societal
barriers for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan?
Ans: E-commerce plays an important role in overcoming mobility and social issues
for women by allowing them to run business online from home. It provides access
to wider markets and customers.
v. How does the success of women entrepreneurs serve as a catalyst for future
generations to pursue their ambitions?
Ans: The success of women entrepreneurs serves as a model for future generations.
It encourages young generations to work hard to pursue their ambitions.
vi. What impacts does women’s entrepreneurship have on community
development, and how can it be leveraged to address local issues such as
education and healthcare?
Ans: Women entrepreneurship boosts community development by creating jobs
and improving lives. It improves education and healthcare through schools,
training centres and day-care centres.
vii. How do financial barriers, such as limited access to loans, affect women
entrepreneurs, and what can be done to provide more equitable financial
opportunities?
Ans: Financial barriers prevent women from starting or growing businesses.
Microfinance programs, grants and financial training can provide them better
opportunities.
viii. In what ways does the participation of women in entrepreneurship
challenge gender stereotypes and promote gender equality in society?
Ans: Women entrepreneurs challenge gender stereotype by showcasing them as a
successful leader and decision-maker. Their success promotes gender equality by
proving that women are equal contributors to the economy.
Glossary
corporation: a large business company, firm,agency
e-commerce: online shopping, digital commerce, web based commerce
entrepreneurship: enterprise, business, the ability to do/run business
innovative: creative, originative
microfinance: micro-credit, micro-lending, micro-loan
norm: etiquettes, morals, custom, manner, ethics, principles, standard
societal: connected with society, social, communal
stereotype: a fixed idea, a fixed image, cliche
strategic: planned, tactical
thrive: prosper, succeed, grow, excel, strong, successful, jealthhealthy
Use the following Glossary Words in sentences.
corporation: He works as a consultant for several large corporations.
e-commerce: E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods over the internet.
entrepreneurship: Student entrepreneurship is encouraged through a number of
initiatives.
innovative: The team came up with an innovative solution.
microfinance: Microfinance program helped women to start their own businesses.
norm: Social norms influence our behaviour.
Societal: Societal norms influence our perceptions of success, and happiness.
stereotype: Stereotypes can be misleading. / We should avoid judging people
based on stereotypes.
Strategic: The team's strategic plan helped them win the game.
Thrive: Plants thrive in sunny environment./ The business will thrive with the new
investment.
