dc.contributor.author | Abal, Judith Akello | |
dc.contributor.author | Ebila, Florence | |
dc.contributor.author | Ayo, Harriet | |
dc.contributor.author | Acio, Christine | |
dc.contributor.author | Kabunga, Amir | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-19T13:08:17Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-10-19T13:08:17Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Abal, J. A., Ebila, F., Ayo, H., Acio, C., & Kabunga, A. (2024). The influence of Uganda women’s entrepreneurship program on livelihoods and cultural dynamics in Amolatar, Northern Uganda. International Journal of Social Sciences Perspectives, 14(2), 44-51. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | DOI: 10.33094/ijssp.v14i2.1895 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.lirauni.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/861 | |
dc.description.abstract | This article examines the influence of women’s economic
empowerment initiatives under Uganda Women Entrepreneurship
Programme (UWEP) on livelihoods and cultural dynamics in
Amolatar Sub-Region, Northern Uganda. The study focused on how
UWEP has contributed to improving women’s economic status and
their roles within the cultural practices in the region. A Qualitative
interpretive framework as well phenomenological research design
was employed in this study involving in-depth and key informant
interviews as well as focus group discussion with 28 participants.
The study is grounded in Agency theory by Kabeer and Cultural
Capital Theory by Bourdieu, which emphasise women’s participation
in entrepreneurship to transform their economic lives and well-being
within existing social structures. This research indicates that,
UWEP greatly contributes to women’s active agency, allowing them
to challenge obstacle within the communities, particularly gender
inequality and social stratification. In addition, women’s participation
in entrepreneurship coupled with the positive shifts in cultural
attitudes in Amolatar sub-region have improved their livelihoods
through self-employment. This study emphasise the significance of
continuous support by Uganda government through Ministry of
Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MoGLSD) for UWEP.
Constant support is important to further empower women as well as
improve their economic status and well-being within their families
and communities. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | International Journal of Social Sciences Perspectives | en_US |
dc.subject | Cultural dynamics | en_US |
dc.subject | Entrepreneurship | en_US |
dc.subject | Gender equality | en_US |
dc.subject | Incomes | en_US |
dc.subject | Uganda. | en_US |
dc.title | The influence of Uganda women’s entrepreneurship program on livelihoods and cultural dynamics in Amolatar, Northern Uganda | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |