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May 16, 2026Journal of Community & Applied Social PsychologyOpen Access

Weaving the Social Fabric: Qualitative Insights Into Bangladeshi Women's Empowerment and Pathways to Change

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MLMadeline LangleyUniversity of GroningenNHNina HansenUniversity of GroningenFTFarhana TasnuvaARK Foundation

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Implication

Qualitative study explores challenges to women's empowerment in rural Bangladesh, highlighting the role of social support in interventions.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand the experiences of women in rural Bangladesh involved in microfinance programs and their pathways to empowerment.
  • Conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 11 female microfinance clients
  • Thematically coded responses to analyze experiences and challenges
  • Explored barriers to income generation and social support systems
  • Most women did not engage in income generation despite receiving loans due to family restrictions.
  • Empowerment was viewed as interconnected with social standing and responsibilities, not just income or education.
  • Women emphasized the need for increased social support, safety, and opportunities for meaningful empowerment.

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Langley et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0809bea487c87a6a40b99ehttps://doi.org/10.1002/casp.70273
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