Women empowerment: a study of political participation of women in Surat
The paper attempts to analyze the status of women empowerment and women political participation in Surat urban area. In present times, empowerment of women has become one of the most important concerns of 21th century because of their right to participate in political processes which also impact their family and in turn the society. Countries are making attempt to increase women’s political participation and leadership in civil society and now political parties want more women to join in political activities.