Entitlement vs. Empowerment — What's the Difference?

An entitlement is a provision made in accordance with a legal framework of a society. Typically, entitlements are based on concepts of principle ("rights") which are themselves based in concepts of social equality or enfranchisement.

Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities. This enables them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority.

The act or process of entitling.

To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority.

The state of being entitled.

To equip or supply with an ability; enable

A government program that guarantees and provides benefits to a particular group

The achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.

The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.

The process of supporting another person or persons to discover and claim personal power.

Power, authority to do something.

The state of being empowered (either generally, or specifically).

Something that one is entitled to.

(South Africa) Government programs encouraging advancement of blacks.

(politics) A legal obligation on a government to make payments to a person, business, or unit of government that meets the criteria set in law, such as social security in the US.

The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

A right granted by law or contract, especially to financial benefits from the government.

Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits);