A STUDY ON “CRUCIAL ROLE OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF MARRIED WOMEN FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT”

Abstract

This paper examines the mutually benefit relationship between women empowerment and financial independence, highlighting how each contributes to and reinforces the other. It explores how empowering married women socially, economically, and politically leads to greater financial independence, and conversely, how financial autonomy enhances women's empowerment. Thisresearch investigates the important role of education in empowering married women. Focused on understanding how education shapes the lives of women after marriage, the study explores the multifaceted impact of educational opportunities on their empowerment.It discusses how empowering women to participate in education, workplace participation, entrepreneurship and generate income, accumulate assets, and |achieve economic self-sufficiency. Furthermore, the paper analyses how financial independence enables women to assert their autonomy, make informed choices, and challenge gender inequalities within family, society, and economic fields. By examining the interplay between women empowerment and financial independence, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving gender equality and economic development. It advocates for comprehensive strategies and policies that promote women's empowerment and financial inclusion to foster more equitable and sustainable societies. This paper highlights the role of financial independence in enabling women to pursue educational and career opportunities, thereby enhancing their economic self-sufficiency and overall wellbeing.