Relationship and Empowerment

Abstract

This paper examines the concept of empowerment through relationship from the perspective of the evolving theoretical approach of the Stone Center. The empowerment to act is viewed as arising from interaction within mutually empathic and mutually empowering relationships. Attention is given to the importance of creating and sustaining relationships and relational contexts that empower women in all life activities. As an example, the author describes a workshop designed to empower women to become active politically in working toward nuclear disarmament.