An Analytical Study of Women Empowerment in the Economy of Karnataka from the Perspective of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Rekha Kittur
Dr. Kannakappa Pujar

Abstract

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s progressive vision of women’s empowerment is highly relevant. Ambedkar strongly opposed practices such as child marriage, commodification of women and forced labor. He stressed the importance of education, economic independence and active participation of women in all aspects of society. This research paper examines Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions to improving the status of women, focusing on their self-reliance, economic participation and legal rights. The study highlights his belief in challenging patriarchal structures and uplifting the family economy to achieve gender equality. It underlines the significance of his ideas in addressing contemporary challenges of gender inequality and social justice. 

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Rekha Kittur

Research Scholar, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.

Dr. Kannakappa Pujar

Professor, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.

How to Cite

Rekha Kittur, & Kannakappa Pujar. (2026). An Analytical Study of Women Empowerment in the Economy of Karnataka from the Perspective of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar . ಅಕ್ಷರಸೂರ್ಯ (AKSHARASURYA), 15(04), 132 to 141. https://aksharasurya.com/index.php/latest/article/view/2074

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