Exploring Women's Economic Empowerment in Three Villages of West Bengal: A Gender-Related Study

This study presents the findings of a gender-related investigation conducted in three rural villages of West Bengal: Sarati in Nadia district, Dumurdaha Nityanandapur II in Hooghly district, and Baidyanathpur in Bankura district. The research explores key dimensions of women’s economic empowerment, including social participation and the impact of educational initiatives on gender roles. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach involving both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the study sheds light on the socioeconomic conditions of women in these communities. The data, though randomly generated for illustrative purposes, indicate a moderate level of economic engagement among women. Significant barriers remain in accessing formal employment and community-level decision-making. The report concludes with actionable policy recommendations to foster greater gender equity through training, financial inclusion, awareness programs, and infrastructure development.