Essay - Women Empowerment

 

Women Empowerment

 [Points: women empowerment meaning- why women empowerment is important?- its challenges-possible solution]

“Once a woman is on the move,
the whole family moves,
then the village moves,
at last the nation also moves.”

          Women empowerment refers to strengthening the social, economic and education power of women. It refers to an environment where there is no gender bias and has equal right in community, society and workplace.

“Empower the women, develop the nation!”

         Woman empowerment is very important because the population of woman is around 50% of the total population of the world. They have every right to be treated equally with men in every sphere of life and society. The empowerment of women would result in overall development of society both at micro and macro level. Active participation of women in economic activities and decisions, would contribute towards overall economic development.

“Never Respect opinion which disrespects the Women.”

            But there are many challenges/barriers regarding women empowerment. Because of the inherent superiority complex among the males, they often don’t allow their female counter-part to rise as high as them. There is high level of domestic responsibilities. There are high restriction to participate in social, economic and religious. In our society, the boy-child often gets preference for education and healthy diet over the girl child. Some people prefer male-child over girl and this still exists among many families in the society.

“Educate a man and you educate an individual. Educate a woman and you educate a family.”

          If there is a problem then there always be solution regarding women empowerment. Education through mass communication is very important. Both women and men should be made aware of their responsibilities to promote and practice gender-equality. We should gather national data and identify the areas where incident of violence and gender-inequality are the most. This data can be used by the government. NGOs and field workers to raise the status of women. The society should be made aware that both boy-child and girl-child are equal, and they both should have equal access to resources.

“Women are the real architects of society”

           In India, women  empowerment  is needed more than ever. India is amongst the countries which are not safe for women. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, women in India are in danger of honor killings. Their family thinks its right to take their lives if they bring shame to the reputation of their legacy.

“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.”

             Women must be given equal opportunities in every field, irrespective of gender. Moreover, they must also be given equal pay. We can empower women by abolishing child marriage. Various programs must be held where they can be taught skills to fend for themselves in case they face financial Crises.

“Educated woman means educated family”

Other Helpful Quotes

“Women are a beautiful miracle in life”

“An educated man feeds a family; but an educated woman speeds its growth.”

“I’m Smart, I’m Strong, I’m Powerful, I’m Woman”

“Women are need of society, never spoil them!”

“Equal rights are not special rights."

"Equal rights, equal opportunities, Progress for all"