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India has come a long way but we need to do more, we need to work more to achiever gender equality.
We all consider ourself as modern and feel that we have brought so much change in us.
In India, still, the daughter in law has to take permission from her in-laws for her job. She has to think about various methods by which she can please her in-laws. She always feels scared that she might not hurt her in-laws unintentionally.
Things are still stuck in the ancient time, the woman is allowed to work but on various terms and conditions. She is expected to manage her home and her office. On the other hand, the man is not expected to manage his home.
The housewives these days are the ones who are hardly in light. We often forget to appreciate the housewives. They are the ones who work without even getting paid. We take them for granted and feel that it is their job. They have to do it anyhow.
Man on the other hand is appreciated if they make tea during snack time. They are considered caring and helpful even for a cup of tea. What about the woman who works day and night and sacrifices her dreams just to fulfil everyone’s needs. She is never asked to take rest, she is never told to take a day off and go shopping or watch a movie. People never ask about her needs or dreams. If she is not able to do something people often mock at her. A man is always appreciated for anything they do.
A fast that a woman does for her husband is considered her duty. If a man does for her woman then he is considered a caring and ideal man. He is appreciated for his efforts. People talk about it for days.
Be it the household chores or even taking care of kids are gendered. If a woman does it is considered her duty and if a man does it is appreciated. Though things have slightly changed from the past, people are now thinking from the woman’s perspective, the mass media has played a huge role in this.
Movies like English Vinglish are a prime example where they talk about the hardship of housewife and how they are treated.
India has come a long way but we need to do more, we need to work more to achiever gender equality. Fast should not be gendered, they should not be a duty for a woman. If a man is appreciated for doing it then the woman should also be appreciated. Even a woman who doesn’t fast should be respected and they should not be humiliated for their choice. It should be their choice.
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
It is shameful that in today's world too, women are abused and even killed for giving birth to a girl, and the infant's life is also of no value.
Trigger Warning: This deals with domestic violence, suicide, and violence against women, and may be triggering to survivors.
I am so glad that the esteemed courts are now giving the much-required verdicts regarding certain ideologies that were not at all entertained earlier. I mean we all have studied this much biology at our school level and it is our duty (our generation) to educate our elders about it.
Why someone have to lose a life to bring such awareness to the society. Delhi High Court gave this judgement concerning a case that filed by the deceased daughter’s parents against her in-laws. She committed suicide as she was harassed and tortured for dowry and giving birth to two daughters.
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