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Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and communities to represent their interests and control their lives. Learn about the origin, definitions, methods, and challenges of empowerment in social work, education, management, and citizenship.
Learn about the concept, principles and forms of women's empowerment, and how it affects economic, social and human development. Explore the factors that hinder or promote women's empowerment, such as neoliberalism, welfare reform, land rights and race.
Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives and improve their quality of life. It involves various dimensions, goals, methods and settings, and can be measured by quality of life indicators.
Learn about the history, policy and implementation of BEE, a South African government initiative to promote black participation in the economy. Find out how BEE evolved from a focus on ownership to a broader approach of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE).
The capability approach is a framework that evaluates human well-being based on the freedom to achieve valuable functionings, rather than utility or resources. It was developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum and has influenced the UN's Human Development Index and other policies.
Learn about the concept, history and challenges of gender equality, the state of equal access and valuation of people regardless of gender. Explore the UN's sustainable development goals, conventions and reports on gender equality, and the examples of Shakers and feminism.
Learn about the interdisciplinary field of research and applied study that implements a feminist approach to understanding and addressing the impact of economic development and globalization on people based on their gender and other identities. Explore the history, frameworks, theories, and policies of gender and development, as well as the role of gender identity formation in childhood.
Learn about the concept, perspectives, stages, and features of participatory development (PD), a method of involving local populations in development projects. PD aims to empower people, enhance their capabilities, and foster their role in society.