Global Perspectives on Women’s Empowerment: Challenges, Policies, and Case Studies

Poonam, Santosh, Ayushi, Preet Gill and Swati

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2024, vol. 42, issue 11, 5

Abstract: Enhancing women's social, economic, political, and legal authority to guarantee equal rights and opportunities in all areas of life is the goal of the multifaceted notion of women empowerment. This overview examines the global history, present state, and potential futures of women's empowerment. It explores the historical background, tracking the movement's origins and emphasising significant turning points in the path to gender equality. The review highlights important obstacles that impede the advancement of women's empowerment, including cultural norms, economic impediments, and political resistance, by examining worldwide trends and regional variances. It also covers how international institutions and policies—like the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations—affect the advancement of gender equality. Additionally, case studies of effective empowerment programmes are included in the study to show how focused interventions can result in profound transformation. This analysis concludes by highlighting the significance of a comprehensive and inclusive strategy for women's empowerment and by promoting ongoing efforts at the individual, group, and institutional levels to build a more just and equitable society for all.

Keywords: Labor; and; Human; Capital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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