(University of North Bengal, 2021-03) Baruah, Jayanta
Since time immemorial women have been deprived of their fundamental rights and
liberty. Resulting they are still remain backward. It has been realised that ignoring
women participation in politics our democratic government cannot be successful.
Hence, women empowerment must get top priority in contemporary time. The
Government of India is taking some positive steps for women empowerment. So question
arises about women empowerment whether it is myth or reality? In this paper the author
will try to examine the status of women in society, attainment of Education, especially
higher education and their participation in politics to examine their level of
empowerment.
