Synopsis This book brings within its purview the issue of empowerment of women within the Indian context. Not only does the book provide a framework from where an analysis of women's empowerment history in India can be assessed, it also enables discussions on the issues which are central to this matter, which include employment, domestic laws, legal and political representation, etc. It gives an in-depth analysis of the factors which determine the true empowerment of women, dealing with the challenges and problems which plague it, as well as what needs to be undertaken to promote the subject in the right sense. The critical perspectives from various feminists have been included to foster a better understanding of the matter.