"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
11 Aug 2023
Looking back in history, men and women were never treated equally or given the same position. This article throws light on the condition of women in India after independence. We are certain of one thing: diverse structural and cultural shifts have created numerous opportunities for women.
Feminism is the radical notion that Women are ‘Humans’:
Following independence, women focused on the three E's of self-sufficiency: education, economics, employment, and women's rights awareness. Since independence, the government has recognised the status of women and their worst position in society and has taken massive attempts to bring about change, with feminist agendas and nationalist organizations focusing on nation-building taking the lead. Regardless of a woman's religion, the advancement of women's rights is inextricably linked to the concept of human growth. Women's suffrage in India has also come a long way in terms of political enforcement since the colonial era.
Approach For The Future:
● How can we overcome patriarchal standards that limits Indian women's educational and career opportunities, preventing them from feeling free to choose the type of work they want to do? - Here, role stereotyping and differences in the socialization process are the biggest hurdles to be questioned.
● One unforeseen result of more women being politically active for the first time is that it led to an increase in voices for gender equality, but there is still a long way to go !
● A greater unification of interests that could lead to the creation of strong and sustainable audiences among women’s rights groups is likely needed to secure successful goals for women in India.