A girl who is born, but was never the first choice. As a sister, made to compromise for her brothers wants. Mocked at by lame men who live in a chimerical world of self-proclamation. A victim of societies vitriolic remarks upon her character at every peccadillo. Required to marry because considered incapable in the Indian society. Often abandoned and neglected by her own children. Not allowed to wear jewels or make-up even on her death bed after her husband's death. Not trying to victimize women, just highlighting the inner strength that this gender holds to overcome every impasse with a benign smile.
By default women are considered the weaker strata of the society but as per selective discretion. When they are molested, they are meant to be stronger. When they are abused, they are meant to be stronger. When they are sidelined, they are meant to be stronger. However, when in a relationship, in a work environment or even at home, they are willingly sidelined. There is a clear dichotomy between words and actions.
How many of us are aware of any single woman Indian player? Besides, Sania Mirza and Sania Nehwal, who had been glamorized by the media. Most of us will beg to agree that it is irrelevant even from general knowledge perspective. Indira Gandhi was the only 'man' who led India but she too had to succumb to the men's crass disposition. Can we have a powerful woman leading the nation ever again? This seems most unlikely in the current scenario where even a mention on Women's Reservation Bill leads to never ending recriminations. Not denying the fact that today women have excelled and risen in every field but all that glitters in not always gold. A food for thought.
Female infanticide, dowry, rape, murder, molestation, violence, domination are a few issues that women all over India are subject to. They are meant to double up at work and home, yet are the lowest paid. Psychological development of child occurs at a very nascent age. Naturally, a defeatist attitude is inculcated in a girl child. She is told that she is incapable and marriage is her eventual destiny. This creates an inferiority complex and inability to overcome inhibitions. Hats off, to those who manage to cast a niche for themselves. Albeit, this quantity is remarkably low.
Without dwelling much on negatives, it is time to move out of it. The power to bring a new life is vested in a woman which in itself signifies boldness and vigor. We do not need life changing policies and procedures for our upliftment. The need of the hour is assuming self-dependence. Inculcating a purpose of your life, which needs to surpass the conventional family lifestyle. Not, undermining the importance of raising a lovely family but at the same time being a little 'selfish'. Selfish to respect your body and your existence in this world, which is for a greater cause than ego appeasing of others. Every girl need to step out of her comfort zone and take over the world with her capabilities, which are no less than that of a man.
'I can be as high maintenance as I want because no one pays my bills except me', will be the Utopian state. You were brought into this world by your parents and are rightfully their queen for the rest of life. Do not wait for someone to get you flowers, plant your own garden and decorate your own soul. Women empowerment is a defunct concept and should be replaced by self-empowerment. The world will truly be a better place.
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