Advancing women’s empowerment in India: The role of globalisation
Author(s): Somya Meher
Abstract: Throughout human history, women have faced different kinds of challenges, like discrimination on the basis of gender, limited opportunity, subordination, and social pressure. On the other hand, with the rise of globalisation, the world is considered to be a small village, which created global supply chain integrated national economy with creating economic interdependence and also national financial sector connected with global economy. This integration between national and global economy has foster job creation beneficial for both men and women. Gradually, society has come to accept that women have equal participation in workforces. The 1991 economic liberalization transformed the economy, leading to a favourable environment for employment and income generation for both men and women. These policy changes status of women made him self-independent, self-confident, and contributed to the development of the national economy. Globalization had played significant role to reducing the gender disparity and promoting equal opportunity for both men and women in workforce. The role of women in every sector is increasing gradually. The main purpose of this paper is to assess the role of globalization in transforming gender equality and empowering women in India. It examines whether globalisation reinforcing or challenging patriarchal structure in India. Another objective is to evaluate the role of various policies and programs of government promoting and enhance women's empowerment in India.
Somya Meher. Advancing women’s empowerment in India: The role of globalisation. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(3):108-111. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i3b.469
