"Women in Kerala" – Empowerment Achievements and Challenges

Women constitute 52 percent of the total population in Kerala compared with National average 48.18 % in 2017, but they are not enjoying their freedoms, equalities, privileges, on part with their male counterparts. Since the implementation of planning in Kerala, several policies and approaches were implemented to reduce inequalities between women and men. The status of women in Kerala is considering a serious matter. Aim of the paper is to investigate - whether the Women in Kerala are having the same status and rights as we are claiming regarding- equality in education, health, labour, employment and decision machining. Women in Kerala are a valuable, healthy and educated resource and can contribute successfully in all aspects of the development of the state. An attitudinal change can be brought about by highlighting successful endeavours of women and by providing support systems for the multiple tasks they take up