ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN INDIA: MYTH OR REALITY

In developing countries, there exist social, economic, political and familial disparities among men and women. Women are relatively poor than men in all aspects of life in an unequal society. Here arises the concept of empowerment which has goals to get decision making power, work and choices in investments into the hands of women that brings equality. Empowerment has been recognized as multidimensional. Economic empowerment has a major role to play in development and bringing equality for women. Gender equality promotes economic growth as well. Economic empowerment of women is dire essential for accomplishment of equality. In this context, the study examines the inequities existing among genders stressing the importance of employment and economic opportunities in India. The paper investigates the inequities existing among genders in India stressing the importance of employment and economic opportunities. The paper also talks about advancement in economic empowerment in India.