This book seeks to explore the evolution of the concept of empowerment and its multi- dimensions. It also highlights the insights of empowerment, its depoliticizing in states and specifically the empowerment of women.

Making an in-depth study of political and social culture, it discusses the meaning and role of a feminist, and addresses the issues concerning health and educational status of women. It also deals with the Mahila Samakhya Strategy for empowerment, challenging the rituals and caste oppression, the power of movements, path of feminist leadership for social transformation, the changes in women’s life, gender myths, grassroots movements and energy for sustainable development.