Women Empowerment in India: A critical Analysis
Keywords:
Women empowerment, educationAbstract
India is under pressure to focus more on social and human development, especially women's empowerment, as its economy grows. In the report, efforts to "advocate for the human rights of women and girls, resist discriminatory practices, and challenge roles and stereotypes that produce disparities and exclusion" are referred to as initiatives to "empower women." In order to achieve gender equality, when men and women have equal authority and opportunity for education, health care, economic engagement, and personal growth, it is crucial to empower women.
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