Title:
ADVANCING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL FIELDS : BANGLADESH CONTEXT

Authors:
Elias Uddin* ,Bangladesh

Abstract:
Around 50 percent of the population in Bangladesh comprises women.Women have made direct and indirect contributions to men's successes in life struggles. Despite their significant contributions to society and the nation, most women are not involved in mainstream socioeconomic and political activities. To promote women's development, they need to have a strong position at all levels of society, decision-making power, and freedom to live according to their own choices. This can be achieved through the process of empowerment. Empowerment ensures that women are recognized as human beings rather than just women and are capable of providing opinions and making decisions on all matters affecting their lives. Empowerment results in the sustainable development of women. The discussion paper reviews theoretical aspects of women's empowerment and its position in socio-economic and political contexts, considering indicators such as education, health, participation in decision-making processes, control and influence, constitutional recognition, legal initiatives, international action, ongoing initiatives, and recommendations.