WHY FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IS CRUCIAL FOR WOMEN
Keywords:
Keywords: Financial independence, women's empowerment, gender equality, economic autonomy, workplace discrimination, pay gap, financial literacy, government policies, women's entrepreneurship, economic development.Abstract
Abstract: This article looks at how women's financial independence has
changed throughout time, what obstacles they face now, and how financial autonomy
affects women's well-being. The government's efforts to close the gender wage gap and
encourage women's economic involvement are highlighted by case studies from
Australia, New Zealand, and Uzbekistan. Cultural traditions, pay disparity, and
restricted access to financial resources continue to impede women's financial
independence despite continuous attempts. For women to have equal access to
economic possibilities, the essay highlights the necessity of workplace diversity,
financial education, and regulatory changes. Achieving financial independence
advances social and economic advancement in addition to being crucial for gender
equality.
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