International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VIII, August 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

A Study on Women Empowerment in India: Challenges and Remedies

P.Gnaneswari¹, Dr. M. Sravani²,
¹Asst. Professor (Ad hoc), Krishna University
²Asst. Professor, Krishna University.

ABSTRACT
Women are the epitome of strength, love, sacrifice and courage. The role of women in today’s world has changed significantly and for better. Earlier they were under the shadow of a husband or a father, but now they have established their own identity and are independent. Education is an important key to success. With the encouragement of co-education, women are now marching side by side with men, in every walk of life. Women are now self-sufficient, well aware and financially independent. They have attained immense success in every field, whether it’s sports, politics or academics. The 21st century has brought a new hope and has empowered women during a positive manner. Empowering women would become more pertinent if women were well informed and educated. The role of women has changed tremendously and that they are able to create a positive impression within the society. From housewives to CEOs, the transition are often seen at an accelerating rate. Modernization and therefore the advent of the latest technology have widened hope and opportunities for them. They have established themselves socially, politically and economically in almost every field. Women are no longer considered unfit or weak for military or for other defense forces. Still the women of India are relatively disempowered and they enjoy somewhat lower status than that of men in spite of many efforts undertaken by government. Now this study attempts to know the problems and challenges faced by women in India.

Keywords: Epitome, empowerment, financially, independent, self- sufficient, modernization, etc.

Introduction

India is a country having rich cultural heritage. Women who once treated as Devi and Devata and were given much importance gradually lose importance and just restricted to kitchen rooms and mean to take care of children and families. The women were facing a lot of problems because of male dominated, patriarchal society system, practice of old traditional believes, etc. Women were only responsible to the traditional roles like child bearing and child rearing. In the modern times, where women status has been improved a little while, still they’re facing problems. They have to perform both family and professional responsibilities together without the assistance of their husbands. In some cases, the condition of women becomes more embarrassed once they get tortured by their family members instead of getting help. Sexual harassment is more common at homes as well as in the offices by the family members, relatives, neighbors, friends, boss, etc. They have to suffer a lot in their daily life to nourish their career also as saving their family relationships.