AMU Economics Students Club (AESC)

 The postmodern era has changed many aspects of society, especially how women take part in the economy. Many feminist thinkers and postmodernists believe that financial independence gives women real power. They encourage women to join the workforce, thinking it will liberate them. But in reality, this idea has created a problem: women might have gained financial freedom, but at the same time, they have been given too many responsibilities. They now have to manage both their jobs and their homes without enough help. Instead of reducing their struggles, postmodernist ideas have added more pressure to their lives. Islam, on the other hand, offers a system that removes financial pressure from women. It places the responsibility of earning on men (considering earning as a duty of men), while women have the choice to work if they wish. This article is based on a comparative study of how postmodern economic ideas affect women and how Islam offers an alternative approach that gives them b...

 “While legislative representation is a critical aspect, it must be complemented by measures that empower at the grassroots level.” Women's empowerment has emerged as the center of discussion among social scientists, as it is seen as a necessary condition for women's and national development. Recently, women's economic empowerment [WEE] has gained prominence. WEE looks at women's empowerment from various development angles, such as economics, social rights, education, gender equality, ownership over assets, household decision-making, and political participation. Economic empowerment has paved the way for women in various sectors, including Politics globally and in India. India, the world's largest democracy, has seen gradual but slow progress in increasing women's political representation. One key indicator is voter turnout among women. In 1962, the turnout was 46.6%, and by 2024, it had significantly increased to 65.8% during the 18 Lok Sabha Elections. The num...