EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF SHRI MAHILA GRIHA UDYOG LIJJAT PAPAD,HYDERABAD DISTRICT)
Keywords:
empowerment, women, social and economic factors, motivational factorsAbstract
Women the most important and respectable part of the society since ages is economically backward as their efforts are not awarded. But they are changing and becoming demanding. They have started showing interest to be independent. They no longer want to have any support as they are using their skills in financially rewarding activities. They are coming with creative and innovative ideas and starting the small and medium enterprises. They are changing the scenario of the society with hard work and sheer determination. Empowerment of women is a commitment and developing strategies which are sensitive to recognizing women's contribution and their knowledge as the first step. Women require principally social support to fight their sense of inadequacy and fears to enhance their self-respect and dignity. Establishment of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad society is one such initiative which aims at women's empowerment which creates and strengthens sisterhood and to promote overall nurturing, caring and gentleness. The objective of this study is focused on contribution of Shri Mahila Griha Udyod Lijjat Papad Society on Women Empowerment. The study had conducted a survey of 60 respondents from Shri Mahila Griha Udyod Lijjat Papad Society in Hyderabad District through structured questionnaire. The study found that it has positively contributed in the psychological, social and economic factors in empowerment of women through Shri Mahila Griha Udyod Lijjat Papad Society. The authors conclude that women empowerment means a lot, but the ultimate goal is materialize only when her complementary role is recognized by the society. Lijjat’s contribution is only a step towards empowerment, but more such organizations should come forward.
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