EMPOWERING WOMEN, FUELING ECONOMIES: A REVIEW OF THE LINK BETWEEN GENDER EQUALITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Abstract

This review examines the complex relationship between women's empowerment and economic growth. While research by Syamaladevi et al. (2014), Firmansyah And Sihaloho (2021), and Khan (2015) demonstrates empowered women driving economic development, challenges like cultural barriers (Sohail, 2014) and unequal burdens (Uzoamaka et al., 2016) persist. Ultimately, achieving gender equality requires a multi-pronged approach that empowers women and fosters inclusive economic growth (Soharwardi and Ahmad, 2020).