Importance of women in the development and prosperity of our society

 

Women, as described by our olden cultural texts and religious Granths, have always been one of the iron pillars of our society and a cornerstone of great importance. Aside from the roles they play as a mother, a wife, and a daughter, in this day and age, their value to our society is so much more than just the traditional roles that have been assigned to them. Like their male counterparts, women now are able to invest in their own growth and development without being stigmatized, able to invest in their hobbies, pursue any career of their dreams, to set their eyes to heights that were previously set, by society, only for the "Men". They're now active participants in societal growth, not just passive observers, who were shoved to do the behind-the-scenes work.

And this development of women has strongly been supported by many countries/governments around the world.   With higher literacy rates and equal pay for equal work, women are able to thrive economically and rise out of poverty. The 33% reservation of seats at the lower house of parliament and all legislative assemblies have given women the opportunity for political and social empowerment by directly involving them in the decision-making process. But it is equally important to protect women and girls from all types of violence and abuse at home as well as outside by creating a safe society through awareness building, challenging the stigma against reporting crimes, and motivating women to stand up for their cause. People need to learn about the importance of women in our country whilst dispelling all the myths and misunderstandings regarding girl-child and women alike.

Let us think of these steps as only the baby steps for something that bears fruits far more wonderful than any of us even realize now.

 

Abhinav Mohanty

Class XI

DAV Public School, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar