WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-CULTURAL INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN TOTO COMMUNITY: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Women’s empowerment is women’s rights to live a holistic life, sense of self-worth, ability to make their own decisions and ability to influence social change. United Nation says ‘Women’s role is essential for the country’s sustainable development.’ So, all countries need to be more aware of women’s education, women’s consciousness and women’s rights. Swami Vivekananda said “Just as a bird cannot fly on one wing, so our society or country cannot develop without women education or empowerment.” So, Vivekananda said to give importance to women education. Similarly, Rabindranath Tagore protested the neglect of women in various ways in this patriarchal society. The introduction mentions the role of Toto women in empowerment and inclusion in society and culture. Above all we all need to be conscious about women empowerment and overall development. Although the women of the Toto community are lagging behind the rest of the nation, awareness is growing among them today. Toto women are getting their own power, own rights and education. As a result, women are also able to join various activities. The researcher mentioned the objectives of her research as empowerment of women in the community and inclusion of Toto women in society and culture. Present study will be adopted a descriptive and analytical study based on secondary data. Women in the Toto community were found to be empowered and inclusion in society and culture.