This indicator reflects the proportion of currently married women aged 15-49 who lack decisive influence over critical life choices, specifically in the realms of personal health care, significant financial commitments, and familial interactions. By capturing the percentage of women who report not having the final say or sharing decision-making authority in these areas, it highlights broader gender disparities in autonomy and agency within households. A higher percentage suggests systemic barriers to women's empowerment, indicative of cultural norms or economic constraints that limit women's roles in the domestic sphere. Understanding this metric is essential for policymakers aiming to promote gender equality and improve women's rights, as it underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to foster equitable decision-making power within families and communities.
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