Talking about equality in the field of
education, the female literacy rate in India is lower than the male literacy
rate, though it is rising gradually. Compared to boys, far fewer girls are
enrolled in the schools, and many of them drop out. In urban India, girls are
nearly at par with the boys in terms of education. However, even after
reservations in rural India girls continue to be less educated than the boys.
Post many surveys conducted by the different authorities in India, we can say
that the chief barrier to female education in India are inadequate school
facilities (such as sanitary facilities), shortage of female teachers and
gender bias in curriculum.
In ancient India, we had some traditions in some communities which resulted in the maltreatment of women... To name a few, they incorporated SATI (the widow was immolated alive on her husband's funeral pyre) & DEVAVDASI (women are "married" to a deity or temple). CHILD MARRIAGE was also one of the tribulations prevailing in the Indian society at that time. However, presently developments have been made to declare all these as illegal, resulting in the wellbeing of women.
Also, on 2010 March 9, one day after International Women's day, Rajyasabha passed Women's Reservation Bill, ensuring 33% reservation to women in Parliament and state legislative bodies.
In India, most of the women work, and are given wages equal to those of their male counterparts. At times the need for them to work becomes mandatory, and at times it also is discretionary. We, the women of India are proud to say that there is no such field as yet where women haven't put on show their flair and have established themselves…
In ancient India, we had some traditions in some communities which resulted in the maltreatment of women... To name a few, they incorporated SATI (the widow was immolated alive on her husband's funeral pyre) & DEVAVDASI (women are "married" to a deity or temple). CHILD MARRIAGE was also one of the tribulations prevailing in the Indian society at that time. However, presently developments have been made to declare all these as illegal, resulting in the wellbeing of women.
Also, on 2010 March 9, one day after International Women's day, Rajyasabha passed Women's Reservation Bill, ensuring 33% reservation to women in Parliament and state legislative bodies.
In India, most of the women work, and are given wages equal to those of their male counterparts. At times the need for them to work becomes mandatory, and at times it also is discretionary. We, the women of India are proud to say that there is no such field as yet where women haven't put on show their flair and have established themselves…
…To conclude with reference to my role models in the fields of
sports, culture and politics, I would like to mention a few names, which have
really inspired me, and always will continue to.
Firstly, to be legitimate, I do not possess any particular role models in the field of sports, due to lack of curiosity in the field. However, I have always appreciated SAINA NEHWAL, who is famed for her tremendous & steady performances in Badminton. In the field of culture, the legendary singer Asha Bhosle has always been one of my paradigms. Finally, in the field of politics, the first (current) lady president of India- Mrs.Pratibha Patil has always been my idol as she is the one who is a faultless example of women power in India.
Firstly, to be legitimate, I do not possess any particular role models in the field of sports, due to lack of curiosity in the field. However, I have always appreciated SAINA NEHWAL, who is famed for her tremendous & steady performances in Badminton. In the field of culture, the legendary singer Asha Bhosle has always been one of my paradigms. Finally, in the field of politics, the first (current) lady president of India- Mrs.Pratibha Patil has always been my idol as she is the one who is a faultless example of women power in India.
Palak
Hajela
St.
Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh,
New Delhi, India
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