WOMEN EMPOWERMENT women empowerment.pptx
- 2. CONTENT WHAT IS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT? WHY WE NEED EMPOWERMENT? GOVERNMENT STEPS PROBLEM FACED BY WOMEN IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BENEFITS TO SOCIETY BY WOMEN GREAT WOMEN PERSONALITIES
- 3. WHAT IS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT? Women's empowerment, in simple words, is about giving women the power to make their own choices and control their own lives. It's about: • Feeling good about themselves: Knowing they are valuable and capable. • Having options: Being able to choose what they want to do with their lives, like studying, working, or starting a family. • Having a voice: Speaking up for themselves and being heard. • Having equal rights: Being treated fairly and having the same opportunities as men.
- 4. WHY WE NEED EMPOWERMENT? EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT HEALTH & SAFETY LOW CONFIDENCE LACK OF UNITY
- 5. GOVERNMENT STEPS • Equality: Right to equality enshrined in the Constitution (Article 14). • Non-discrimination: Protection from discrimination based on sex (Article 15). • Fundamental rights: Access to fundamental rights like education and work. Constitutional rights: • Hindu Succession Act (1956): Gave women inheritance rights. • Dowry Prohibition Act (1961): Outlawed the practice of dowry. • Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act (2013): Safeguarded women in workplaces. • National Commission for Women (1992): Established a body to investigate women's issues. Legislative reforms: • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Increased girls' enrollment in primary schools. • Kanyasree Prakalpa: Conditional cash transfer scheme to incentivize girls' education. • Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas: Residential schools for girls in rural areas. Educational initiatives: • Self Help Groups (SHGs): Microfinance initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs. • Mahila Udyam Nidhi: Loan scheme for women entrepreneurs. • Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sinchai Yojana: Improved access to drinking water, benefiting women. Economic empowerment:
- 6. PROBLEM FACED BY WOMEN Globally: • Gender-based violence: This includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as harassment and stalking. It can occur in the home, workplace, public spaces, and online. • Inequality: and discrimination: Women often face discrimination based on their gender, leading to unequal access to education, healthcare, employment, and political participation. • Sexual and reproductive health challenges: Many women lack access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraception, safe abortion, and maternal care. • Economic disparities: Women earn less than men globally, and are often overrepresented in informal and precarious work. • Harmful traditional practices: Practices like child marriage, female genital mutilation, and honor killings continue to affect millions of girls and women worldwide. Specifically in India: • Patriarchal societal norms: These norms restrict women's choices and freedoms, and limit their access to education, employment, and decision-making power. • High rates of violence against women: India has one of the highest rates of domestic violence and sexual assault in the world. • Lack of access to education and healthcare: Many girls, especially in rural areas, are denied access to education. Women also face challenges accessing quality healthcare services. • Economic vulnerability: Women are often employed in informal and low-paying jobs, and have limited access to land and other resources. • Discrimination based on caste and religion: Women belonging to marginalized communities face additional discrimination and challenges.
- 7. IMPORTANCE • Individual level: • Boosts self-esteem and confidence: Feeling empowered allows women to make their own choices, control their lives, and pursue their aspirations, leading to a greater sense of self-worth and fulfillment. • Enables participation in all spheres: Empowerment opens doors to education, career opportunities, and political participation, allowing women to contribute their talents and perspectives to society. • Improves health and well-being: When women have control over their health decisions, access to healthcare, and economic independence, it leads to better health outcomes for themselves and their families. • Community level: • Strengthens families and communities: When women are empowered, they can invest in their families' education, health, and well-being, leading to stronger and more resilient communities. • Promotes peace and security: Studies show that societies with greater gender equality experience less conflict and violence. • Drives economic development: When women participate equally in the workforce, economies grow more robustly and sustainably. • Global level: • Achieves Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality is essential for achieving all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change. • Promotes innovation and progress: Diversity of thought and perspective, fostered by gender equality, leads to more creative solutions and advancements across various fields.
- 8. BENIFIS TO SOCIETY BY WOMEN Economic benefits: • Increased workforce participation: When women enter the workforce, it expands the available talent pool, leading to increased economic output and growth. Studies show that closing the gender gap in labor force participation could significantly boost global GDP. • Improved financial stability for families: Women's earnings contribute significantly to household income, leading to improved financial stability and poverty reduction for families and communities. Social benefits: • Stronger families and communities: Empowered women invest more in their families' education, health, and well- being, contributing to stronger and more resilient communities. • Reduced violence and conflict: Societies with greater gender equality tend to experience less violence and conflict. Women often play key roles in peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives. • Improved education and health outcomes: When girls have access to education and women control their healthcare decisions, it leads to better health and educational outcomes for everyone in society. Political benefits: • More representative and responsive governance: When women participate in decision- making processes and hold leadership positions, governments are more likely to reflect the needs and concerns of all citizens. • Increased transparency and accountability: Studies show that women in leadership positions tend to be more collaborative and transparent, leading to more accountable governance. • Peace and security: Women's participation in peace negotiations and security initiatives can lead to more sustainable and inclusive solutions.
- 9. GREAT WOMEN PERSONALITIES • MOTHER TERESA: She was a social worker and she helped many women and changed their life. • INDIRA GANDHI: She was first women prime minister of India.
- 10. KALPANA CHAWLA: First women Indian origin to go in space KIRAN BEDI: India’s first lady IPS officer PRATIBHA PATIL: First women president of India
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