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Which of the following measures best illustrates gender empowerment?

AReserving seats for women in private sector jobs

BIncreasing women’s access to education, healthcare, and political participation

CExempting women from taxes

DEstablishing exclusive educational institutions for women only

Answer:

B. Increasing women’s access to education, healthcare, and political participation

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Gender empowerment refers to the process of promoting equality by providing individuals, particularly women and marginalized genders, with the opportunities, resources, and rights needed to achieve social, economic, and political equality.


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