Impact of federalism on women's empowerment in Chandragiri municipality, nepal

Abstract

Women's empowerment in Chandragiri Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a multifaceted issue encompassingn economic participation, educational attainment, and political representation. Challenges include disparitiesn in naccess to resources and services, cultural norms affecting gender roles, and the effectiveness of local initiatives aimed at

promoting gender equality. Understanding these dynamics is crucial mfor fostering inclusive development and empowering women in the community. The objective of the study was to assess women's empowerment situation after federalism in the study area and analyze the impact of local government on women empowerment in= the study area, completing by the descriptive research design. The study area wasChandragiri municipality ward number 12, Kathmandu. Sample of study was 121 from the municipality

selected randomly from the household about women’s empowerment in the study area. The data were analyzed by the descriptive statistical tools like frequency table, percentage and t test. The finding of the study shows that after federalism, local government positively effects on various aspect of women empowerment suchas: property ownership right, family budget decision, investment and expenditure decision, recreational decision and responsibility of child health and education. It means that federalism ha boost to women’s empowerment in Chandragiri municipality, that ism participation promotion by the public policy malways influences the general public lifestyle through the socio-economic progress within family as wellas society These findings can inform effortsto promote women’s empowerment related policy and programs in Chandragiri municipality and contribute to the local government, policy maker and agencies whichare operating women’s empowerment related program in Chandragiri municipality.