Women Empowerment and Gender Equality: Catalyst for a Progressive India

Authors

  • Jancy Ramesh Nadar

Keywords:

Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Education, Societal Attitudes

Abstract

India is progressing toward inclusive development, with gender equality and women’s empowerment playing a vital role. Despite legal and policy advancements, women continue to face challenges such as gender bias, wage inequality, limited decision-making power, and low awareness of government schemes. This study uses a descriptive, mixed-method approach with simulated data from students, educators, and working women. Findings identify education as a key driver of empowerment, though its impact is constrained by structural inequalities. Economic and social barriers persist, restricting women’s full participation. The study concludes that achieving true gender equality requires systemic reforms in education, policy implementation, and societal attitudes.



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Published

2025-12-22

How to Cite

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Nadar JR. Women Empowerment and Gender Equality: Catalyst for a Progressive India. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 22 [cited 2026 May 9];14(33S):750-5. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/10106

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Vol. 14 No. 33S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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Original Article

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