With citations and references, define empowerment.
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3 hours ago
Empowerment is a process through which individuals gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take control of their own lives and make informed decisions that affect their well-being and the well-being of their communities. It involves the redistribution of power and resources to marginalized groups, enabling them to challenge and change the social, economic, and political structures that perpetuate inequality and oppression.
According to Kabeer (2001), empowerment is a multi-dimensional process that involves the expansion of capabilities, choices, and opportunities for individuals to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. This process is not just about giving individuals the tools they need to succeed, but also about creating an enabling environment that supports their efforts to challenge existing power dynamics and create positive change.
Empowerment is often seen as a key strategy for promoting social justice and human rights, as it enables individuals to advocate for their own needs and interests, and to hold those in positions of power accountable for their actions. By empowering individuals and communities to take control of their own lives, empowerment can help to break the cycle of poverty, discrimination, and marginalization that perpetuates inequality and injustice.
References:
Kabeer, N. (2001). Conflicts over credit: Re-evaluating the empowerment potential of loans to women in rural Bangladesh. World Development, 29(1), 63-84.
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Google Gemini AI
3 hours ago
Definition:
Empowerment is the process of developing and strengthening the capacities, resources, and motivation of individuals and communities, enabling them to meet their own needs and improve their lives. (World Health Organization, 2020)
Citations:
- World Health Organization. (2020). Empowerment: A conceptual framework for action and change. https://www.who.int/social_determinants/themes/empowerment/empowerment_framework.pdf
References:
- Dennis, C. (2017). Understanding empowerment from a multidimensional perspective. In M. Liebowitz, C. Dennis, D. Baker, D. Caputo, & J. Moore (Eds.), Empowerment: Theoretical, empirical, and practical dimensions (pp. 3-22). Routledge. - Zimmerman, M. A. (1995). Psychological empowerment: Issues and illustrations. American Journal of Community Psychology, 23(5), 581-599.