Coping strategies of destitute women in Bangladesh

Abstract

Provides a description of the survival strategies of very poor women in Bangladesh. Stresses that programmes can build on successful coping strategies and provides examples of how this might work, including extending women credit for income-generating schemes. Outlines the cultural and economic reasons why so many women are destitute in Bangladesh. Also describes the disproportionate and oppressive social burden they carry in their patriarchal society. -from Author