Navigating Paths to Progress an Analysis on Women's Perspectives with Reference to Empowerment

Abstract

Women Empowerment and economic development are correlated as the majority of Indian population consists of women. From government initiatives to grassroots movements, a collective energy is rising to break down barriers and ensure women's voices are heard and their potential unleashed. However, the facts and figures show less participation of women and less utilization of the opportunities. This points to the flaws in basic empowerment steps at family level. Thus, researchers intended to study the women’s perception towards women empowerment using the questions on five important factors – i.e. Financial, Economic, Social, Family and Political. The results indicate that there is more dependency on the family, irrespective of demographics. Hence, the empowerment should start from the family. It is the collective change at roots by giving social, political and economic strength to ensure equal rights to the women.