The extent of empowerment of women in a nation is largely determinedby three factors, viz. economic, social and politicalidentity. Women face many political, socio-economic, ideologicaland psychological obstacles. We need to remove these obstaclesfor their equal participation in all Spheres of Life. It coverswomen empowerment in political, economic, social, cultural,civil or any other field. This book also focuses on how women's political empowermentcan best be conceptualized and measured on a global scale.