Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: Problems and Way out

Abstract

Bangladesh is a developing country half of the total population is women whose socio economic condition is very low. Struggle for modernity, tradition, men-women equality, social dignity, security and for multilateral pressure the position of women in the family is very complex. Here men and women do not participate in social development is not equal. Many indoor and outdoor activities of women are not treated as work. The devaluation of women labor in labor market also hinders women right. But in market economy women of Bangladesh are always facing new challenges. Though women work in educational institution, medical, factories, police, even in the uneven areas, women are neglected, tortured and persecuted. In the society of gender disparity it is difficult for women to stay parallel and enjoy the right of equal participant. Bangladeshi women have made massive gains since the country achieved its independence in 1971. The past four decades have seen increased political empowerment for women, better job prospects, improved education and the adoption of new laws to protect their rights. As of 2013, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Speaker of Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition and the Foreign minister were women. However, issues like domestic violence, acid burning and rape still is a major problem in the backward society in Bangladesh. But the government and other activist are trying to reduce this problem in different ways. The awareness is increased than before. Hope these problems will be solved very soon and we will see nobody will through acid or create violence as they did before.