Empowerment of women: Problems and issues in the context of Bangladesh

Abstract

The thesis “Empowerment of women: Problems and Issues in the Context of Bangladesh” examines the barriers for which empowerment of women cannot reach in its expectation level. It also searches the loopholes of the existing laws and practices related to women’s right. Sometimes, it is argued that, there are sufficient laws for the protection of women’s right though not implemented. This study disrobe that women are still unaware about their rights. When their knowledge of law is in such a plight, then obviously they, cannot understand how their rights are violated. Empowerment of women is a complex phenomenon consisting of legal, social, political, economic and cultural undercurrents and overtones. It cannot be obtained overnight as there is no jacket formula. Even, most of the developed countries yet to reach in their optimistic level. Our women are experiencing some legal reforms through male-dominated orthodox social norms. However, women are trying to enhance their position at home as well as outside. Government and other related sectors are working to ensure their legal, socio-economic and other rights. The present study discovers that the patriarchal like Bangladeshi women cannot lead their lives and enjoy their property according to their own choice. Sometimes women are accountable to their husband and even to their parents in every aspect of their livelihood. They are not properly evaluated in their work place having all qualities, often compared with men and their performance and contribution is undermined. The study focuses that although the women are empowered legally, socially, economically or even politically, they are abide by the socio-cultural norms of the society.