Abstract

In recent years, empowerment of women has been a matter of crucial importance in most of the governments of the world. A framework to study women’s empowerment vis-à-vis women’s status has to follow from a clear understanding of gender equality. Studying women’s empowerment means a careful recognition of the essence of gender subordination through the study of gender relations. It also reveals the exercise of consideration derived from a articulated goal of equality. This paper is based on theoretical study and attempts to understand women empowerment through the various facets of gender subordination and gender equality.

Key words: Empowerment; Status; Gender; Essence; Subordination.