Author: Dr. Arfi Anjoon
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03030040
Abstract: Women’s autonomy is increasingly recognized as a fundamental human right essential for achieving gender equality and social justice. Despite global legal frameworks and international commitments, women continue to face structural, social, and cultural barriers that limit their agency in private and public spheres. This paper explores women’s autonomy through the lenses of gender studies and social justice, emphasizing its multidimensional nature as both an individual and collective right. Using a qualitative research design, the study analyzes peer-reviewed literature, policy documents, and feminist theoretical frameworks to examine how autonomy intersects with education, economic participation, political involvement, and cultural norms. The study highlights that autonomy is not merely the absence of constraints but the presence of meaningful choices and capabilities. The analysis identifies key pathways for promoting autonomy as a human right and demonstrates how advancing women’s agency contributes to broader social transformation and equitable development.
Keywords: Women’s Autonomy, Human Rights, Social Justice, Gender Equality, Feminist Theory.
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