The link between economic growth and women’s empowerment isn’t as direct as it seems. While development can create opportunities, unpaid labor, policy gaps & cultural barriers still hold women back.
Such a great read!! I’ve taken a deeper interest in development economics lately, so your (super interesting) essay comes at a perfect time!!!
This relationship is a great one to explore, especially because more developed countries tend to have more empowered women, so I’m sure there’s a strong argument that could be made about empowerment being directly linked to development. But I loved your insight into Sen’s capability approach & your discussion of the other very important factors that perpetuate the stagnation of women’s progress in less developed countries.
I’m so glad the timing worked out and that you found the essay interesting. I agree with you, the connection between women’s empowerment and development is such an important area to explore. As you pointed out, more developed countries tend to have more empowered women, but it’s really the multifaceted factors, like Sen’s capability approach, that help us understand why progress can be so uneven.
It’s a reminder that empowerment isn’t just about opportunities, it’s about creating the right conditions for people to thrive and exercise their agency, especially in contexts where gender inequality persists. I’m glad that part of the discussion resonated with you! Would love to hear more about your thoughts on development economics!
Love Love Love this perspective! From a fellow Economic Development scholar😘
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Yosola, thank you!
Such a great read!! I’ve taken a deeper interest in development economics lately, so your (super interesting) essay comes at a perfect time!!!
This relationship is a great one to explore, especially because more developed countries tend to have more empowered women, so I’m sure there’s a strong argument that could be made about empowerment being directly linked to development. But I loved your insight into Sen’s capability approach & your discussion of the other very important factors that perpetuate the stagnation of women’s progress in less developed countries.
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Thank you so much Adaora!
I’m so glad the timing worked out and that you found the essay interesting. I agree with you, the connection between women’s empowerment and development is such an important area to explore. As you pointed out, more developed countries tend to have more empowered women, but it’s really the multifaceted factors, like Sen’s capability approach, that help us understand why progress can be so uneven.
It’s a reminder that empowerment isn’t just about opportunities, it’s about creating the right conditions for people to thrive and exercise their agency, especially in contexts where gender inequality persists. I’m glad that part of the discussion resonated with you! Would love to hear more about your thoughts on development economics!