Constraining Factors for the Empowerment of Rural Women and their Impact on Entrepreneurship Development

Abstract

This research addresses the social and economic inequality that affects the women of the Agropaz association in Paz de Río, Boyacá, manifested in their lack of control over their lives, limitations in decision making and restricted access to resources and opportunities. The study focuses on identifying the factors that restrict their empowerment and, therefore, their capacity to undertake and manage productive projects that improve their living conditions. Using a qualitative approach and a participatory action research design, the study seeks to characterize the level of empowerment of these rural women and develop guidelines to promote their social and economic inclusion. Technical training in educational workshops will not only provide essential knowledge for the management of agricultural enterprises, but is also considered a fundamental tool for achieving effective empowerment that will enable Agropaz women to significantly improve their quality of life and guarantee a sustainable impact on their communities.