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Women Empowerment in Punjab: A Study of Malwa Region

Women empowerment has become a buzzword, which has different meanings for different persons. To know its real meaning and its implications, the present study is conducted in the Malwa region of Punjab by selecting the Municipal Council of Mansa as a unit of analysis. After defining the meaning and definitions of women empowerment, discussing the significance of the study and transversing the relevant literature, the views of seven women councillors of Mansa Municipal Council and thirty women on the random sampling basis are presented in the three tables. The study, by and large, found that lack of awareness, (40.54%), demotivating attitude of family members, illiteracy (32.43%) and lack of political awareness (37.84%) are some of the impediments confronting the motive of women empowerment. The faulty education system devoid of logical reasoning and independence perpetuate the vestiges of barbarism against women. Besides, parochial mindset and sexual prejudice are the reasons behind exploitation, atrocity and injustice of the women.