Financial Inclusion and Gender Gaps: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

The inclusion of women in various sectors of the economy is increasing, the financial sector is considered one of the bases for economic growth, which makes the inclusion of women in the sector indispensable. The objective of the research is to analyze the scientific findings of studies on financial inclusion and gender gaps. The methodology is based on a bibliometric analysis of the topic of financial inclusion and gender gaps. For this purpose, a bibliographic exploration has been carried out regarding the study variables, in the Scopus database, through search arguments, the analytical review of the most notable documents of the data, identifying approaches, methodologies, theories, the relevance of the variables, the impact on economic development and women's economic empowerment; as well as the existing gender disparity in the financial system. Finally, it is concluded that there is no established theory on women's financial inclusion; however, there is an active concern on the part of governments to create the conditions for it to be an important tool for women's empowerment.