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SUMMARY
Women will face fewer barriers in the 21st century in getting involved in rural development if they are empowered economically. Increasing income levels for women can in turn increase their confidence. The link between female economic empowerment and quality of life leads to more discussion on women’s issues, such as the number of children per couple, quality of education for children, health and hygiene, and the environment.1 Women also tend to be better stewards of economic development. It is clear that women are more likely than men to cycle profits back into human capital development, including female education. Educated women are better suited to participate in decision-making processes in the society. Women who are empowered economically have less difficulty in playing active roles in politics as they can assert themselves and are unlikely to become pawns for existing political interests.
