WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A CATALYST FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION

Author: Ummea Sulma Biswas

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02070002

Abstract: Women empowerment is a multi-faceted concept that encompasses various dimensions of social, economic, political, and cultural empowerment. It is a process of enabling women to realize their full potential and participate fully in all aspects of life. This article explores the significance of women empowerment, the challenges faced in achieving it, and the strategies that can be employed to promote gender equality and empower women globally. It also examines the impact of empowered women on societal development and the broader implications for achieving sustainable development goals. Considering the vital role of women in upliftment of family and society, women empowerment in all the fronts’ i.e. social, cultural, economic, political, ethical, personal, psychological and situational fronts is indispensable. Thus women empowerment can be considered as one of the way through which desired social change can be witnessed. Desired social change causes development of economy which is the need of the hour.

Keywords: Women empowerment, societal development, gender equality, cultural and political transformations.

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