The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the
Indian Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental
Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive
Principles. The Constitution not only grants
equality to women, but also empowers the State to
adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour
of women. Women Empowerment refers to increasing the
spiritual, political, social and/or economic
strengths of Women. It often involves the empowered
developing confidence in their own capacities.
Empowerment is probably the totality of the
following or similar capabilities:
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Having decision-making
power of their own.
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Having access to
information and resources for taking proper
decision.
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Having a range of
options from which you can make choices.
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Ability to exercise
assertiveness in collective decision making.
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Having positive
thinking on the ability to make change.
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Ability to learn skills
for improving one's personal or group power.
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Ability to change
others’ perceptions by democratic means.
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Involving in the growth
process and changes that is never ending and
self-initiated.
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Increasing one's
positive self-image and overcoming stigma.
Glorifying the Nobel-Triumvirs, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf,
Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman [Winners of Nobel
Peace Prize – 2011], the Department of Management
Studies, Dr MGR University organizes a National
Seminar on Women Empowerment [WE360o] on 8 March
2012, the 101st Anniversary of International Women’s
Day. Seminar contemplates to create a suitable
platform wherein eminent women achievers will share
their experiences of facing the challenges and their
contribution to the wellness of world women.
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For More Details Conduct
The Convener WE360o
Department of Management Studies
Dr MGR University
Maduravoyal
Chennai – 600 095, INDIA
mgrseminar@gmail.com
Dr R Jayam @ +91 9500046278