Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Central to GS1 (Society) and GS2 (Social Justice). Highlights the intersection of gender, caste, and economic vulnerability. Essential for understanding social development, policy formulation for women, and achieving gender equality and inclusive growth.
Women's empowerment in rural India involves enhancing their social, economic, and political agency, often challenged by deeply entrenched patriarchal norms, limited access to resources like land, education, and financial independence, and social stigmas. Addressing these issues is crucial for inclusive development and social justice.