ROLE OF EDUCATION IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Abstract

Women's empowerment refers to the ability of women to enjoy all of their rights to control and benefit from resources, assets, income and their own time, as well as the ability to manage risk and improve their economic status and well being. All nations, businesses, communities, societies and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that leads to women empowerment.Empowerment of women is a necessity for the development of a society as it enhances both the quality and the quantity of human resources available for development.