An Analysis on Empowerment of Women in Githunguri, Kambaa and Miguta Parishes in Kiambu
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2001-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
In the contemporary world where every sphere of human life is advancing to a great height,
the issue of gender equality and fair treatment is among the issues discussed. For a long time
women have been considered and taken as the second sex, weaker sex, the second class
human beings. They have been neglected, oppressed, discriminated against, ridiculed, abused
and above all their presence and contribution in the development process has been underrated.
In post-independent Africa, especially in the last three decades, many voices are raised in
defence and uplifting of women. There is a realisation that women have a high potential and
that their place in the society is equal to that of their male counterparts if not even better. This
has caused an explosion of liberation theories and practicalities that geared to raising the
status-quo of women. Different countries, cultures and localities have come up with strategies
of empowering women. Much effort has been put into this issue, but much is yet to be done,
and to be achieved.
In Kenya, issues concerning women have been mostly addressed and effected in urban areas
while the rural women in many cases have remained in the same situation. It is the rural
women that this study will concentrate on, trying to investigate their education, economical,
political, cultural, and religious status and the extent of their empowerment. Muriithi
observes that: The proper empowerment of these women that we hope will be effected gradually; will
witness a tremendous revolution for the better of the present women and men.
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Empowerment, Empowerment of Women, Cultural status of women, Economic status of women, Social status of women, Education status of women, Women's role in empowerment