(By Aryavart International University, India)
Dr. Radhika Kapur
Vol. 6, Jul-Dec 2018
Abstract:
During the post-independence India, improvements were made in terms of various areas that led to well-being of women within the society. There were formulation of many programs and schemes that had the main objective of bringing about progressive among women. Encouraging them towards acquisition of education and participation in the employment settings are the main aspects that promote women empowerment. In spite of initiation of the measures and policies, still in some of the rural communities, women are regarded as subordinates to men. One of the unfortunate areas is, throughout the country, women and girls are subjected to abuse and mistreatment. But with the advent of globalization and industrialization, women are acquiring development opportunities. The women, belonging to urban communities are mainly enhancing their livelihoods through acquisition of good education and acquiring employment opportunities. The main areas that have been taken into account in this research paper include, status of women in post-independence India, empowerment of women, gender issues in post-independent India, political participation of women and problems of working women.