Introduction Chapters 1. Women's Empowerment : A Process of Restructuring Power Relations 2. Women's Empowerment: Strategies and Processes 3. Area Profile - Dharmapuri 4. Overview of Indices and Research Designs 5. Assessment of Personal Autonomy 6. Assessing Economic Strength 7. Assessing Political Empowerment 8. Comparative Study: Establishing Evidence 9. Men's Perceptions 10. Presenting a holistic Study Conclusion