Abstract : Women’s Empowerment and Right to Work are intertwined aspects that enable women to stand shoulder to shoulder in the patriarchal civilisation. Achieving equality in women’s lives is a diversified approach not only limited to the legal realm but also extends to philosophical approaches. This Chapter explores the multifaceted dimensions of gender equality, stressing the pressing need for the State’s commitment to eradicate discrimination at the grassroots level. The discourse further delves into the philosophical lens of gender equality, conceptualising the importance of transformation in cultural, social and political norms. The Chapter emphasises the role of International legal frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention and the International Organisations such as United Nations, International Labour Organisation, United Nations Women, among others, to eradicate the discrimination based on gender. The Chapter concludes with a compelling call to action that advocates for inclusivity and intersectional approaches, inclusive political participation of women, economic empowerment with an inclusive culture, and encouraging women to education as some practical solution for the problem that persists deeply in our society.
Cite : Khan, M. W. (2024). A Global Dialogue On Empowered Women To Work Equally (1st ed., pp. 9-17). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197357114.nsp.2024.eb.ch-02
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