If a woman has family support in running an enterprise but no control over income, how complete is her empowerment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Partial and incomplete empowerment
The governing concept is that empowerment includes resources, agency, decision-making power, and control over outcomes, not merely assistance from others. Family support may help a woman operate an enterprise, but if she cannot decide how income is used, saved, invested, or distributed, her economic autonomy remains limited. Therefore, option B is correct: the situation reflects partial and incomplete empowerment. Option A is too broad because support alone does not establish control. Option C is false because an enterprise clearly exists. Option D cannot be inferred because equal ownership requires evidence of shared rights and control. Genuine empowerment combines participation with voice, ownership or access, and meaningful control over income.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Partial and incomplete empowerment
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is that empowerment includes resources, agency, decision-making power, and control over outcomes, not merely assistance from others. Family support may help a woman operate an enterprise, but if she cannot decide how income is used, saved, invested, or distributed, her economic autonomy remains limited. Therefore, option B is correct: the situation reflects partial and incomplete empowerment. Option A is too broad because support alone does not establish control. Option C is false because an enterprise clearly exists. Option D cannot be inferred because equal ownership requires evidence of shared rights and control. Genuine empowerment combines participation with voice, ownership or access, and meaningful control over income.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Women and work: issues and concerns.
