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Vol. 17 No. 2 (2021)

Articles 34th Edition of DTR Oct 2020 – Mar 2021
DOI 10.65301/dias.2021.17.2.1024

Status of Women Empowerment in India: AConceptual | Perspective

Authors
VA
Varsha
GA
Gayathri Reddy K
BA
Basanna Patagundi
UD
Uday Tate
TY
Tyeenak Subedi

P S. Research Scholar, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India

Associate Professor, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgavi, India 

Professor and Director, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India

Professor, Marshall University, USA

Professor, Marshall University, USA
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Published 2021-03-31
Pages 38-45
Abstract

Empowerment of women is an important concept that helps the liberalization of women and provides an opportunity for them to embrace independence, to make their own selection/choices/decisions, thus contributing to society. In today's world, the rapid growth of globalization, industrialization, and changes in government policies and legislations have contributed to the development of the concept of Women Empowerment (WE). It is not just a localized social issue, but it has achieved a global importance from various perspectives, including but limited to social justice, economic and political progress, and delivery of education. Based on a thorough literature review, the article highlights the conceptual framework for the development of empowerment for women in India, regarding five broad empowerment dimensions-economic, political, social, legal, and psychological empowerment. The article focuses on the importance of women's empowerment for the Indian society. The article also identifies some hurdles faced by individuals and institutions who practice and implement Women Empowerment., the article highlights some strategies to support and advance the empowerment of women in an effective, ethical, and efficient manner. 

Keywords
Empowerment of women
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Varsha, Gayathri Reddy K, Basanna Patagundi, Uday Tate, Tyeenak Subedi . (2021). Status of Women Empowerment in India: AConceptual | Perspective. DIAS Technology Review, 17(2), 38-45.
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