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Indian Woman: Is She Liberated?
Individuality is her attribute as she believes in seeking a name for herself. Indian women have put their foot in varied areas and have made a remarkable name and identity for themselves in the society. Some have entered the political arena, some are flying planes and others are entrusted the responsibility of running MNCs. They're at par with men in terms of their economic standing. Woman’s status today has undergone a drastic change from what it was in the past. For many years, Indian women have suffered in the hands of the men folk, faced extreme levels of exploitation, have adhered to clearly defined norms of society and have been looked down upon as menial slaves. But thanks to the help of feminists and other reformists, women have been able to uplift themselves by shedding their domestic tag. They have eventually managed to shake the brawny walls of social and economic exploitation. The modern woman of today is learning to break away from the shackles of the past. She is no more the traditional, timid, domesticated woman of yesteryear sacrificing her dreams and ambitions for the sake of her family and society. The emerging new-age woman has the ability to equip herself with education thereby seeking her own identity, confidence and not compromising on her self-respect at any cost. Despite creating a dignified position in this male dominated society; the struggle for each and every woman is far from over. Although it's evident that women have left nothing unaccomplished, the percentage of women achievers to men achievers is comparatively low. Women are subject to prejudice by the dominant patriarchy and are in turn left out from supremacy. A woman seems to be relentlessly engaged in a dual conflict; between her and the entire world. Time and again, she has been redefining what liberation means to her and has been assessing the reaction of the society (men) to it. In fact the plight of a married woman is still distressing. As most husbands want their wives to work, the woman is expected to perform household chores single handedly whereas the husband doesn’t portray an iota of sensitivity in sharing responsibilities. Not all men are insensitive. There are few others who are supportive and understanding towards their spouse but this percentage is quite low in comparison to the autocratic men. Once children come into her life, challenges keep mounting as she has to take up additional roles. Rearing her children and shaping them to become good human beings along with looking after the needs of her husband and in-laws as well as working outside forces her to take up too many roles at the same time. Compelled to be a professional coupled with nurturing her children, a woman misses out on being an ideal mother to her children. Rather, she should be given the choice to decide whether she is comfortable working or staying at home in concurrence with her personality. Apparently, the gender war continues in spite of feminist interventions. Feminists have managed to free women from the oppression of men and have been able to transform a domesticated woman to a qualified professional but their quest for equality seems unattainable. Shouting slogans and treading on the streets with anti-men banners have simply resulted in placing additional responsibilities on the shoulders of women. Then what are we fighting for and what exactly does liberation mean? Does it mean fighting for equality or sheer liberation from male autocracy? It is vital to note that equality can never be achieved since a man and a woman are different from each other and secondly, the attitude of the typical Indian male-dominated society deters any kind of equality between the two sexes. As a popular saying goes, “Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains” has been crafted keeping a woman in mind. She is born free but is answerable to either her family or society while making important decisions. At this juncture, she doesn’t need to fight for equality or celebrate Women’s Day to prove that she is worthy enough. Rather she should be given more opportunities in diverse areas so that she is able to showcase her talent. She also needs a sensitive partner who is willing to share responsibilities around the house. It is essential for a woman to understand that by constantly comparing herself to a man, her ability to accomplish bigger goals in life will get weakened. She must realize that if she chooses to conquer the world, then nobody can stop her from doing so. Chillibreeze's disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the views of Chillibreeze as a company. Chillibreeze has a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Please contact us to report any copyright issues related to this article.
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