The present book argues for a more-sophisticated and nuanced analysis of culture for a deeper understanding of the relationship between MFIs and women’s empowerment. Many microcredit organizations new function in independent banks. Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, founded in 1983 by Muhammad Yunus, is the oldest and probably best-known microfinance institution in the world. It is hoped that the this book will be beneficial to all concerned of the society, in general and students, lawyers, advocates, academicians, human rights institutions, researchers and NGOs working in rural finance field, in particular.