Exploring the multidimensional aspects of women’s disempowerment in India: a socio-economic perspective

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Quantitative analysis uncovers trends in women's disempowerment in India from 2005-2021, highlighting rural and caste disparities.

Over 53.3% of married women in India are multidimensionally disempowered, particularly in rural areas.
Indicators such as education, employment, and mass media exposure significantly enhance women's empowerment.
Rural women and those from Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes face higher levels of disempowerment.
Policies must integrate intersectional approaches to address the multifaceted nature of women's empowerment challenges.

Firdaush et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Quantitative analysis uncovers trends in women's disempowerment in India from 2005-2021, highlighting rural and caste disparities.

Over 53.3% of married women in India are multidimensionally disempowered, particularly in rural areas.
Indicators such as education, employment, and mass media exposure significantly enhance women's empowerment.
Rural women and those from Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes face higher levels of disempowerment.
Policies must integrate intersectional approaches to address the multifaceted nature of women's empowerment challenges.

Firdaush et al. (2025) studied this question.

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