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DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS

EMPOWERMENT?

EMPOWERMENT Empowerment is the process which

enable one to gain power, authority and influence over others, institute or society

Empowerment is probably totality of the following:

The ability to make decisions about personal/collective circumstances

The ability to access information and resources for decision-making

CONT……… Ability to exercise assertiveness in

collective decision making Having positive-thinking about the

ability to make change Ability to learn and access skills for

improving personal/collective circumstance.

Ability to inform others’ perceptions though exchange, education and engagement.

CONT………… Involving in the growth process and

changes that is never ending and self-initiated

Increasing one's positive self-image and overcoming stigma

Increasing one's ability in discreet thinking to sort out right and wrong

Women empowerment

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.

~ Diane Mariechild ~

EDUCATION ANDECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

In Pakistan, the women's access to property, education, employment etc. remains considerably lower compared to men's.

 The social and cultural context of Pakistani society is predominantly patriarchal.

Women have a low percentage of participation in society outside of the family.

POSITION OF WOMEN IN 1974 Since the creation of Pakistan in 1947

Pakistan inherited the menace of poverty.

The burden of this poverty was put heavily on the female population which is 50% of the total population of Pakistan.

ON the top of it, women were neglected and under-nourished

ROLE OF WOMEN Now women in pakistan participate in all

activities such as education,politics,art and culture and service sectors

MOHTARMA BENAZIR BHUTTO WAS THE FIRST WOMAN ELECTED TO LEAD A MUSLIM STATE, HAVING TWICE

BEEN PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN (1988–1990; 1993–1996).

A MESSAGE FOR EVERY WOMENA MESSAGE FOR EVERY WOMEN

A MESSAGE FOR EVERY WOMEN

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SHADES OF GREY YOU CAN STAND OUT AND SHINE BRIGHT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

PRESENTED BY:SUNDUS SABA GILL

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Empowerment of women, also called gender empowerment, has become a significant topic of discussion in regards to development and economics.

Entire nations, businesses, communities, and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.

CONT……….. Empowerment is one of the main

procedural concerns when addressing human rights and development. 

The Human Development and Capabilities Approach, The Millennium Development Goals, and other credible approaches/goals point to empowerment and participation as a necessary step if a country is to overcome the obstacles associated with poverty and development.

MEASURING GENDER EMPOWERMENT

Gender empowerment can be measured through the Gender Empowerment Measure, or the GEM. The GEM shows women’s participation in a given nation, both politically and economically.

Gem is calculated by tracking “the share of seats in parliament held by women; of female legislators, senior officials and managers; and of female profession and technical workers; and the gender disparity in earned income, reflecting economic independence.”  

ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Most women across the globe rely on

the informal work sector for an income. If women were empowered to do more

and be more, the possibility for economic growth becomes apparent.

Eliminating a significant part of a nation’s work force on the sole basis of gender can have detrimental effects on the economy of that nation.

CONT……..

In addition, female participation in counsels, groups, and businesses is seen to increase efficiency.

For a general idea on ho had significantly higher financial returns, including 53 percent higher returns on equity, 24 percent higher returns on sales and 67 percent higher returns on invested capital (OECD, 2008). 

CONT…….. This study shows the impact women can

have on the overall economic benefits of a company.

If implemented on a global scale, the inclusion of women in the formal workforce (like a fortune 500 company) can increase the economic output of a nation.

THE PROCESS OF EMPOWERMENT

The process which enables individuals/groups to fully access personal/collective power, authority and influence, and to employ that strength when engaging with other people, institutions or society.

Empowerment includes the following, or similar, capabilities:-

The ability to make decisions about personal/collective circumstances.

The ability to access information and resources for decision-making.

CONT Ability to consider a range of options from which to

choose (not just yes/no, either/or) Ability to exercise assertiveness in collective

decision making. Having positive-thinking about the ability to make

change. Ability to learn and access skills for improving

personal/collective circumstance. Ability to inform others’ perceptions though

exchange, education and engagement. Involving in the growth process and changes that is

never ending and self-initiated. Increasing one's positive self-image and

overcoming stigma.

CONT………….. Increasing one’s ability in discreet

thinking to sort out wrong and right.

WORKPLACE EMPOWERMENT: Empowerment of employees in the work

place provides them with opportunities to make their own decisions with regards to their tasks.

Nowadays more and more bosses and managers are practicing the concept of empowerment among their subordinates to provide them with better opportunities.

CONT……….. . According to Thomas A Porterfield, many

organizational theorists and practitioners regard employee empowerment as one of the most important and popular management concepts of our time.

Companies ranging from small to large and from low-technology manufacturing concerns to high-tech software firms have been initiating empowerment programs in attempts to enhance employee motivation, increase efficiency, and gain competitive advantages in the turbulent contemporary business environment

EMPOWERMENT IN MANAGEMENT

 The three keys that managers must use to empower their employees share information with everyone.

create autonomy through boundaries. replace the old hierarchy with self-

managed teams.

WOMEN ENPOWERMENT

Presented by:Fizza Raja

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN PAKISTAN.

West always raise fingers on suppressed women rights in Pakistan but before discussing whether women have the rights or not in Pakistan we should first understand that what actually the rights of women are.

DEFINITION. The term women right refers to

freedoms and entitlements of women and girls of all ages. These rights may or may not be institutionalized…

Pakistan is an Islamic society in which most of the practices are according to Islamic teaching and Islam has given equal rights to both men and women, whether it’s property or society in the eyes of Islam all humans are equal.

CONT…………. Islam has given equal right to women in

getting education and the most important right that Islam has given to women is that the women cannot get married without asking her will and consent.

CONT…… Unfortunately in Pakistani society where

we call ourselves Muslims but we are the one who are far away from Islamic teaching.

Orally we all can say that we are Muslim but practically we are living our lives without practicing Islamic teaching.

THE SITUATION OF WOMEN IN PAKISTAN "No nation can rise to the height of glory

unless your women are side by side with you; we are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable condition in which our women have to live."Mohammad Ali Jinnah, 1944.

Gender relations in Pakistan rest on two basic perceptions:

that women are subordinate to men, , and that a man's honor resides in the

actions of the women of his family.

MEN, WOMEN,& THE DIVISION OF THE SPACE.

CONT…….. Thus, as in other orthodox Muslim

societies, women are responsible for maintaining the family honor.

To ensure that they do not dishonor their families, society limits women's mobility, places restrictions on their behavior and activities, and permits them only limited contact with the opposite sex.

CONT…...... When a family becomes more

prosperous and begins to aspire to higher status, it commonly requires stricter purdah among its women as a first social change.

Four important challenges confronted women in Pakistan in the early 1990s:

increasing practical literacy, gaining access to employment opportunities at all levels in the economy, promoting change in the perception of women's roles and status, and gaining a public voice both within and outside of the political process.

THE STATUS OF THE WOMEN AND THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT.

CONT……… There have been various attempts at

social and legal reform aimed at improving Muslim women's lives in the subcontinent during the twentieth century.

These attempts generally have been related to two broader, intertwined movements: the social reform movement in British India and the growing Muslim nationalist movement.

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION "Education is one of the most important

means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process."

—ICPD Program me of Action, paragraph 4.2

CONT……. Education is important for everyone, but

it is especially significant for girls and women.

This is true not only because education is an entry point to other opportunities, but also because the educational achievements of women can have ripple effects within the family and across generations.

CONT…….. Investing in girls' education is one of the

most effective ways to reduce poverty. Investments in secondary school education for girls yields especially high dividends.

EDUCATION HAS FAR-REACHING EFFECTS

The education of parents is linked to their children's educational attainment, and the mother's education is usually more influential than the father's.

An educated mother's greater influence in household negotiations may allow her to secure more resources for her children.

CONT…. Educated mothers are more likely to be

in the lab our force, allowing them to pay some of the costs of schooling, and may be more aware of returns to schooling.

And educated mothers, averaging fewer children, can concentrate more attention on each child.

SUGGESTIONS Ayesha Mehboob

SUGGESTIONS

There are many ways to make our changes. We acknowledge that we are willing to learn to love ourselves. And then we develop a few guidelines.

1. STOP CRITICISM It is a useless act; it never accomplishes

anything positive. Don’t criticize yourself. Don’t criticize others either, that’s the

biggest limitation. Only we judge ourselves, not Life, not

God, not the Universe.

2. DON’T SCARE YOURSELF Too often we terrorize ourselves with our

own thoughts. We can only think one thought at a

time. learn to think in positive affirmations. In this way, our thinking will change our

lives for the better.

3. BE COMMITTED TO THE RELATIONSHIP

Be committed to loving yourself. Take care of your heart and soul. We get so committed to other

relationships, but we tend to toss ourselves away.

4. TREAT YOURSELF AS THOUGH YOU ARE LOVED

As you love yourself, you will be more open to love from others.

Focus on loving you

5. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY If you are going to live a long, fulfilling

life than: Take care of yourself Look good Have lots of energy Nutrition and exercise are important

6. EDUCATE YOURSELF Don’t complain that we don’t know this

or that and we don’t know what to do. Be bright and smart, and learn. There are books and classes and tapes

everywhere Find a self-help group Use the library

7. BUILD A FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR YOURSELF

keep saving. Every woman has a right to have money

of her own.

8. FULFILL YOUR CREATIVE SIDE Creativity can be any activity ; It can be anything from baking a pie to

designing a building Give yourself some time to express

yourself

9. MAKE JOY AND HAPPINESS THE CENTER OF YOUR WORLD

Build your life around joy. When we are happy, we can be creative, we don’t sweat the small stuff, we are open to new ideas.

10. HAVE INTEGRITY Do not make promises you will not keep

even to yourself. Don’t promise yourself you will start the

diet tomorrow or exercise every day unless you know you will follow through.

You want to be able to trust yourself.

DISADVANTAGES

Maryum yaqub

DISADVANTAGES OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN PAKISTAN:

Their gender affects their experience of

employment and the labor market.

Women are more likely to live in poverty in the

Pakistan than men.

1.4 million Women outside paid employment

want to work - but are often barred from the job

market as they lack support.

And cannot find decent jobs flexible enough to

meet their needs.

DISADVANTAGES There are no measures for those who have

had a career break or need to update their

skills or gain experience.

In some localities a serious qualifications

deficit exists, with low qualifications affecting

women of all ages.

In some localities more than 1/3 of young

women and half of older women had no

qualifications.

DISADVANTAGES Young women in deprived areas often have

very poor experiences in the labor market.

Women are more concentrated at the bottom

of the jobs ladder.

They are also more likely than men to work

close to homes.

Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Black African

women were more likely to be unemployed

than local White women living nearby.

DISADVANTAGES

In 1990s it was realized to include men into

women’s empowerment programs in order

to contribute to their success.

However when it came to full social and

economic empowerment high levels of

resistance were demonstrated.

It was focused on male control over

women and gender stereotypes.

DISADVANTAGES

Men are happy with their wives

earning but this did not translate to

an equal status in the household.

Tenants of masculinity are the

greatest barrier to success.

CONCLUSIONHASSAN FAIZ

CONCLUSION 1. One way to deploy the empowerment

of women is through land rights. 2. Land rights offer a key way to

economically empower women, giving them the confidence they need to tackle gender inequalities.

3. Often, women in developing nations are legally restricted from their land on the sole basis of gender.

CONT………… 4. Having a right to their land gives

women a sort of bargaining power that they wouldn’t normally have, in turn; they gain the ability to assert themselves in various aspects of their life, both in and outside of the home.

5. Another way to provide women empowerment is to allocate responsibilities to them that normally belong to men.

CONT…………. 6. When women have economic

empowerment, it is a way for others to see them as equal members of society. Through this, they achieve more self-respect and confidence by their contributions to their communities.

7. Political participation, be it the ability to vote and voice opinions, or the ability to run for office with a fair chance of being elected, plays a huge role in the empowerment of peoples.

CONT……………. 8. However, participation is not limited

to the realm of politics. It can include participation in the household, in schools, and the ability to make choices for one self.

CONT………….. 9. One of the primary goals in the

foundation of microfinance was women empowerment. Loans with low interest rates are given to women in developing communities in hopes that they can start a small business and provide for her family.

10. Most women across the globe rely

on the informal work sector for an income

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