1) Economic upliftment is one of the most enabling elements to release women from oppression, violence and powerlessness. Discuss and also throw light on how far India has been successful in empowering women(250 words)

Topic: women empowerment.

1) Economic upliftment is one of the most enabling elements to release women from oppression, violence and powerlessness. Discuss and also throw light on how far India has been successful in empowering women(250 words)

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Why this question:

The question is based on the theme of women empowerment and its relevance to the development aspects of the country. 

Key demand of the question:

Explain the importance of Economic upliftment of women to ensure they are free from oppression, violence and powerlessness.

Directive:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Present a Brief introduction about status of women.

Body:

Explain in what way economic independence becomes an enabling element for development.

Comment upon the areas of success regarding women empowerment.

Give examples of recent government initiatives and policies that aimed to empower women economically and make them independent.

Discuss the challenges involved.

Conclusion:

Conclude with way forward.