Integrated Study on Educational and Socio-Economic Factors Aff"ecting Women Empowerment in Murshidabad District, West Bengal

Women empowerment has become an important component of sustainable development and social justice in modern societies. Education and socio-economic conditions are widely recognized as major determinants influencing women's empowerment. The present study investigates the integrated relationship between educational attainment and socio-economic factors affecting the empowerment of women in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Murshidabad is one of the socio-economically backward districts where gender disparities, educational inequality, and economic limitations influence women's status in society. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative survey methods with qualitative observations to understand the socio-economic and educational dimensions of women empowerment. Data were collected from 400 women respondents from Berhampore and Lalgola blocks through structured questionnaires and field interviews. The research examines variables such as educational level, income, employment status, awareness of government schemes, decision-making power, and social participation.