Digital Empowerment: Exploring the Role of Digitalization in Enhancing Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
摘要
This exploratory study uncovers the complexities of socio-cultural barriers and gender stereotypes from the entrepreneurial expeditions of women in Pakistan, and sheds light on how significantly digitalization has altered the ways of doing business. This qualitative study is based on in-depth interviews with Pakistani women entrepreneurs, and interviews were tape recorded and NVIVO software facilitated in conducting thematic analysis. The study highlights the significance of family dynamics in forming directions of businesses and highlights the entrepreneurs’ resourcefulness in the face of hardship, while revealing how e-commerce sites and digitization helped them get beyond the challenges. This study explores how gender prejudices, family dynamics, and cultural standards shape the business directions and accomplishments of female entrepreneurs. It also explores the complexities of these experiences. This study highlights the need for gender-inclusive policies and support systems while offering a comprehensive view of the potential and difficulties particular to women entrepreneurs. This study provides insights into how family dynamics can be used to support women’s economic empowerment, as well as consequences for entrepreneurs and policymakers. It also emphasizes how e-commerce and digitization may be used to support Pakistani women who want to start their own businesses.