Authors : R. Latha
Page Nos : 267-273
Description :
Empowerment is referred to as a process that aims at creating
conditions for the self determination of a particular person or group(1).
Empowerment is the process as well as the result of the process whereby the
powerless or less powerful members of the society gain greater access and
control over material and knowledge resources and challenge the ideologies
of discrimination and subordination, which justify its unequal distribution.
Women’s powerlessness arises from their illiteracy, lack of awareness, lack
of information and knowledge, lack of skills, overall lack of self esteem and
self confidence, lack of money and lack of job opportunities. Home Science
education paves way towards becoming powerful.
