Cultural empowerment refers to the process of individuals or communities gaining the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to maintain and enhance their cultural identity, values, traditions, and practices. This can involve promoting cultural awareness, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering a sense of belonging and pride among marginalized or underrepresented groups. Cultural empowerment research often focuses on issues of cultural identity, representation, and agency, and seeks to understand how cultural empowerment can lead to greater social, political, and economic empowerment for individuals and communities.