Gender and Power: A Focused Group Discussion

Notwithstanding the advancement made in gender equality, women still face challenges in society, principally in terms of power dynamics. Women frequently face discrimination. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors that contribute to women's empowerment and how these factors can be reinforced to advance gender equality. This article responds to the following research questions: 1) What are the factors that contribute to women's empowerment? 2) How do power dynamics impact women's empowerment? 3) What strategies can be executed to promote women's empowerment? This study examines prior research on gender and power dynamics, including the challenges faced by women and the impact of gender discrimination and harassment. This paper uses a qualitative research design, specifically a focused group discussion. The data collected were analyzed utilizing thematic analysis with a view to categorize common themes and patterns. The findings of this work provide insights into the factors that contribute to women's empowerment with a view to promote gender equality. This article contributes to the prevailing literature on gender and power dynamics, offering practical recommendations for promoting women's empowerment. The findings of this research is germane to employers, decision makers, and women's advocacy groups.