Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 11-19

Status of Women in Medieval Time & its Evolution on Relevance in Contemporary Times

Dr Veena Kurre

Received Date: 2020-12-17

Accepted Date: 2021-01-19

Published Date: 2021-01-28

Womens empowerment is a global issue in determining the status of women. The discussion on womens right is at the forefront of formal and informal campaigns worldwide. 2001 is declared as womens empowerment year by our country India, as empowerment is a multidimensional process. The factors of full identity power, potentialities, capabilities and competencies enables the realization of ones rights and opportunities for development in all spheres of life. It consists of greater access to knowledge and resources, further leading to greater autonomy in decision making for having greater control over the circumstances that influence their lives. It delivers from shackles imposed on them by customs, beliefs and practices, further implying processes by which womens power of self organization is promoted and reinforced. It encompasses the ability to make choices, control resources and enjoy participatory relationship within the family and community. According to the Random House Dictionary, empowerment comes from the term Empower which means to give power or authority and to enable or permit. The Websters Dictionary describes the verb empower as to authorize or delegate or give legal power to someone. Empowerment therefore means acquisition of authority or power and shouldering of greater responsibilities in several fields of activities. The essay further thoroughly discusses the evolution of Women Empowerment in light from the medieval age to contemporary times.

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