empowerment

n. the process of gaining more confidence and control over your own life.

n. the psychological process of developing a sense of autonomy and self-confidence, enabling an individual to make their own choices.

“The workshop focuses on the empowerment of young people to help them start their own businesses.”

“The curriculum is designed to foster personal empowerment by encouraging students to take a lead role in community projects.”

n. giving a group of people more power or rights in society.

n. the granting of political, social, or economic power to a specific group, often to address historical inequality.

“The new law was a major step toward the economic empowerment of women in the region.”

“The movement sought the political empowerment of minority groups through increased representation in the local legislature.”

n. government programs in South Africa that help Black people get better jobs and opportunities.

n. specific government initiatives in South Africa designed to redress the inequalities of apartheid by encouraging the economic advancement of Black citizens.

“The company updated its hiring policy to comply with national empowerment standards.”

“Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment remains a central pillar of the government's strategy to transform the national economy.”

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