• Mrs. P.Hemalatha
• G.Naveena

Empowerment is a multi- faceted, Multi-dimensional and multi-layered concept. Women’s empowerment is a process in which women gain greater share of resources both human and non-Human. It is nothing but movement from powerlessness to powerfulness. Education is milestone of women empowerment because it enables them to responds to the challenges, to confront their traditional role and change their life. It also helps to bring a reduction in inequalities and functions as a means of improving their status within the family and develops the concept of participation. In spite of the several efforts made by government of India through five year plans and other means, Women empowerment became a mirage in India. Even though status of women in India is improved, there is a lot to be attained. Women rights and issues have always been a subject of serious concern for researchers and policy makers. Educated women can play a very important role in the development of the country. There is continued inequality and vulnerability of women in all sectors and women oppressed in all spheres of life, they need to be empowered in all walks of life. Education is a weapon to fight against all sorts of discrimination and inequalities.

Education, Empowerment, Gender equality, status of women

"Role of Education in Women Empowerment", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.70-75, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAP06011.pdf

"Role of Education in Women Empowerment", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp70-75, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAP06011.pdf