Analysis of Review of Literature on Financial Inclusion of Women in Access to Banking and Micro Finance

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between financial inclusion and women’s access to Banking and Micro Finance in Karnataka. Scholars have long argued for the importance of access to financial products and services in achieving equitable economic growth and reducing poverty, particularly focusing on women. However, there is a limited understanding of how financial inclusion specifically impacts women’s access to Banking and Micro Finance, and little evidence regarding the determinants of women’s financial inclusion within the country. This study attempts to address these research gaps. Present study analyzes literature review on financial inclusion and women’s access to Banking and Micro Finance. This paper aims to provide a selective literature review of articles published in the last decade. The review also found that this research lacked a theoretical underpinning and that more research studies are needed to empirically validate some of the key variables emerging in this area of research. The study concludes with a literature synthesis and recommendations for future research.