Women Empowerment

Women empowerment a much raised and discussed topic around the globe? But why is it necessary? It is 21st century and women still have to run for their rights?

A house maker can anytime be a corporate leader! And we have series of example in our country itself! Then why do we yet need this women empowerment concept?

Well! Is this gender gap filled in all states?

Are women in the country getting their deserved rights?

And are they educated till the age boys are?

Are they forced to get married at a young age?

Empowerment is not just a word or to provide facilities. It is beyond that. Many of us use this word casually or really do not know what the word empowerment stands for?

Well..!

Empowerment is a multi-dimensional process which should enable individuals or a group of individuals to realize their full identity and powers in all spheres of life.In other words, empowers means to authorize. So empowerment is a process which gives women power or authority to challenge some situation.

Women empowerment is a prerequisite for creating a good Nation. Empowerment includes higher literacy level , education for women , better health care for women and children equal ownership of productive resources , their rights and responsibilities , improved standards of living and acquiring empowerment include economic , social and political empowerment, gender justice that is to eliminate all types of discrimination against women and the girl child. Empowerment of women, particularly rural women has become an important issue in the strategies of balanced development with social justice. Economic empowerment results in women’s ability to influence or make a right decision, increase self-confidence better status and role in household etc.

Jawaharlal Nehru who said “when women move forward the family moves , the villages moves, and the nation move” employment gives economic status to women , economic status gives way to social status and thereby empowerment” then no one can stop women to grow in our country and take the country along with it to new heights.

It is believed that economic strength is the basis of social, political, and a psychologically power in the society. Women have a unique position in the economy. Facilitating that women’s direct participation in decision-making capacity and income generation activities can make significant contributions towards women empowerment. This will enable women to take the initiative for their development into their own hands.

Thus, Women Empowerment makes the Nation move forward with pride and integrity.

VIJAYA CHITIKINA