Women's Empowerment: Contentions and contestations (original) (raw)
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The paper critically examines the concept of 'women's empowerment' as it has evolved within the development discourse, highlighting the tensions and challenges surrounding its appropriation by various entities. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of empowerment that goes beyond simplistic notions of progress and advocates for a return to feminist roots that intertwines personal consciousness with collective social transformation. The authors argue for a deeper exploration of power dynamics, agency, and the broader pursuit of justice, suggesting that true empowerment must engage with the complexities of oppression rather than merely aiming for women's increased responsibilities in development.
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