WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: UNDERSTANDING PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES

Women empowerment is a multifaceted concept encompassing social, economic, and political dimensions. This abstract explores the progress made and the persistent challenges faced in achieving gender equality and empowering women globally. Progress: Over the past decades, significant strides have been made towards advancing women's rights and opportunities. Legal reforms, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts have increased women's access to education, healthcare, and employment. Challenges: Despite progress, women continue to face formidable challenges that hinder their empowerment. Gender-based discrimination and violence remain pervasive, limiting women's autonomy and well-being. Economic disparities persist, to low-wage jobs and facing barriers to entrepreneurship and financial independence. Understanding these challenges requires a nuanced approach that addresses the intersecting factors of gender, race, class, and geography. Intersectional analyses reveal disparities experienced by marginalized groups of women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and inclusive policies.