The present research is an attempt to explore the different dimensions of women empowerment in Myanmar. In the present study various dimensions for 113 respondents have been explored through questionnaire and 39 individuals were included in the interview-based study which was conducted among adult women residing in our own country in 2017. Differences in women empowerment have also been observed across different social groups. The study views women empowerment based on the dimensions namely decision making, access to and control over resources, security, and support by family / freedom from domination, gender awareness and mobility of each women respectively. In this study, women empowerment is explored by using a pre-framed questionnaire and face to face interviews. Women's empowerment is a fundamental issue of development in some countries. The purpose of this study is to uncover the role of women empowerment and promoting gender equality in the social context of Myanmar. Based on the data analyzed, the findings show that the role of women across selected dimensions is less reflected in the context of Myanmar. According to the average data obtained from interviews and questionnaire, the place of women in society is downgraded to contributing minimally to the social development of the country.
