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New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
Abstract In Pakistan, like other developing countries, rural women's participation has emerged as a profound construct, influencing the country's economic structure. In recent years, its vital reproductive role has opened new ways to overcome the issues of gender inequality, unequal financial distribution, and inadequate training and development. Hence, to bridge a gap in the research, the current study aims to determine the mediating and moderating role of rural women's development and gender equality for economic development in the rural areas of Pakistan. Using 249 samples, the analysis is conducted through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The study's results indicate that skills development and technical training significantly influence rural women's development, whereas access to finance and social networking also ensures economic development in rural areas. With this, the results also confirmed positive mediation and moderation of rural women's development and gender equality. Therefore, in line with these findings, the current study suggests that women's roles in different dimensions of sustainable development are less reflected in the target areas. Policy recommendations focus on practical, legislative, legal, and administrative actions to address these barriers. As such, the study guides policymakers, financial institutions, and governmental organizations to empower rural women by embracing gender equality and economic development.
Highlights Rural women are considered to be the main catalysts of economic transformation and social progress. Study examines the mediating and moderating role of rural women's development and gender equality. Women's empowerment and gender equality are key to sustainable development across all pillars. Sustainable development will be boosted if government strives for gender equality.
New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
Abstract In Pakistan, like other developing countries, rural women's participation has emerged as a profound construct, influencing the country's economic structure. In recent years, its vital reproductive role has opened new ways to overcome the issues of gender inequality, unequal financial distribution, and inadequate training and development. Hence, to bridge a gap in the research, the current study aims to determine the mediating and moderating role of rural women's development and gender equality for economic development in the rural areas of Pakistan. Using 249 samples, the analysis is conducted through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The study's results indicate that skills development and technical training significantly influence rural women's development, whereas access to finance and social networking also ensures economic development in rural areas. With this, the results also confirmed positive mediation and moderation of rural women's development and gender equality. Therefore, in line with these findings, the current study suggests that women's roles in different dimensions of sustainable development are less reflected in the target areas. Policy recommendations focus on practical, legislative, legal, and administrative actions to address these barriers. As such, the study guides policymakers, financial institutions, and governmental organizations to empower rural women by embracing gender equality and economic development.
Highlights Rural women are considered to be the main catalysts of economic transformation and social progress. Study examines the mediating and moderating role of rural women's development and gender equality. Women's empowerment and gender equality are key to sustainable development across all pillars. Sustainable development will be boosted if government strives for gender equality.
New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
Shenbei, Zhou (Autor:in) / Ajaz, Aiman (Autor:in) / Sarfraz, Muddassar (Autor:in) / Ahmed, Naveed (Autor:in)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 104
09.11.2023
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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