Author: Dr. Srikanta Nandi & Pallabi Banerjee
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03040017
Abstract: The Indian Constitution, as the supreme law of the land, has laid the foundation for gender equality and women’s empowerment through various provisions, including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and affirmative action measures. Despite this constitutional framework, the lived reality of Indian women reflects persistent socio-economic inequalities, gender-based discrimination, and violence. This paper critically reviews the role of the Constitution in advancing women’s empowerment, highlights gaps between constitutional ideals and societal practices, and assesses the impact of legal provisions on women’s status in contemporary India. The analysis draws upon constitutional debates, legislative enactments, judicial pronouncements, and scholarly discourse. Findings suggest that while constitutional safeguards have created enabling conditions, structural barriers and patriarchal norms hinder full realization of gender justice.
Keywords: Indian Constitution, Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Fundamental Rights, Social Justice, Patriarchy.
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