A Study of Problems Faced by Fish-Selling Women of Gawde (Christian) Community in Goa State

In the present scenario of development and globalisation the role of women has changed the dimensions like cultural expression, work and mobility, education, health and family size, political expression, and social awareness. Women have made their mark in different walks of life and are competing successfully with men despite the social, psychological, and economic barriers. The role of women in economic development of our country is as important as that of their male counterparts. Apart from participating in domestic work, she is also a partner with the male family members in undertaking productive work in agriculture and allied activities.

Women entrepreneurs are those who explore new paths of economic involvement and contribution, and have been making a significant impact in all segments of the economy. Women get empowered through their entrepreneurial attitude and skills either by choosing a profession as challenge and doing something new or by taking up business enterprises to get over financial difficulties and responsibilities thrust on them due to family circumstances. Keeping this in mind the researcher has selected the research problem “A study of problems faced by fish-selling women of Gawde (Christian) community in Goa state” since Goa state has huge fish-seller rural women population. The study will contribute significantly to the growth and development of rural fish-selling women entrepreneurs in Goa state of India.