Sociology
The Role of Microcredit in Reproducing Gendered Economic Dependencies
Quick fact
Studies show that while microcredit increases women's access to cash, it often also increases their total work hours and can lead to higher rates of domestic violence, as loan repayment pressures heighten household tensions.
Why this is interesting
You've heard microcredit 'empowers' women—but what if the loan becomes a new leash?