And, the following are some of the positive
factors which encourage the processes of empowerment: activity outside the home;
travelling; wider friendships; sharing problems with other women; participation in
groups; organizing small income-generating activities; leadership from committed
and competent local women; building links and networks with other women's groups;
discussion of sexuality; development of literacy skills; identification of own needs;
analysis of own context; perception of inequality as 'wrong'; and knowledge of
women's rights; etc..