WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RURAL AREAS IN TURKEY

Abstract

The development of a country can be realized by bringing together many factors such as economy, education, health and justice and executing these factors in the best way. The effective implementation of these factors primarily depends on the equal rights of men and women living in the society. For this reason, the increase in the labor force participation rate of women living in approximately half of Turkey's population, will also contribute to Turkey's development. Because the more women's employment in a country increases, the higher the development level of that country will be. In addition, for the development of countries, the differences between urban and rural areas should be minimized. When Turkey's demographic and economic structure is examined, it is seen that agricultural activities make a great contribution to the country's economy. In order to ensure rural development in Turkey, it is necessary to develop and support women's entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial activities of the female population, who are among the disadvantaged groups especially in rural areas, will make a great contribution to the country's economy. For this reason, in this study, the current situation of women entrepreneurs operating in rural areas, the problems they encounter and solution proposals will be emphasized.