The impact of Islamic influence proved to be distressful for women living in Indian sub-continent. Later, when British came and the Indian sub-continent was put under the British rule, the same plight of the women continued.
The Indian women have been confined and locked in the four walls of her home since long time and has lost the courage to have her own opinion or exert her views to the society. As a result, the role of man in her life has become of a decision maker and however capable, she may be, she has always remained a second class citizen. After independence, she has been given the right to vote and voice her opinion but her opinions are generally reflection of the male member of her family... She is not necessarily incapable of taking an assessment on her own but probably, she has been forced to believe that she lacks the skills to work with the outside world and does not understand the nitty-gritty of leading a public life.
Women, when given the correct spotlight, have always proved her mettle... The examples are innumerable... Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, Late Smt. Benazir Bhutto, Smt. Sheikh Hasina, Late Smt. Sarojini Naidu, Smt. Jayawantiben Mehta, Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon. President Smt. Pratibhatai Patil.. The list is endless... But these are just the few examples from our talented lot... Most of others, however capable they are, do not have the opportunity to prove themselves as our society, by rituals and beliefs, has turned into a male dominating.
To incorporate the habit of participation in public life, among the women in today’s India, the Women Reservation is a must.
Mainly,
The reason for this is as follows...
The women‘s psyche, for years has been abused and dishonored and they have always been considered an inferior human being..If not inferior, in some societies, but always homebound and her work domain has always been within the four walls of the house and matters related to it... A small illustration is in order. There are only few families having knowledge of the making of legendary Patan Patola. This art is at least thousand years old and inherited from father to son. Even today this art is never taught to the women of the house. Daughter-in-law may learn a bit, but only after she has delivered a son. Daughters of the family are not allowed to even enter the room where the processes of Patola making is going on.
Women are discriminated against at every step and the practice of discrimination has taken such deep roots that not many, even women, recognize this as an injustice. Women have lost courage to step out. The ones who are gifted with the capacities for the betterment of the society, as much as the man himself, also hesitates to step in the outer world. Out of fear of hurting the egos or the pride of male of the family and the society.
The Women’s Reservation Bill would ensure that their involvement in the public life... And not be a matter of tug-of-war between male and female.
It is indeed shameful that the question and fight regarding women’ reservation has to arise... The Indian Constitutions has officially presented the right of equality to women since India became Republic, but the irony is the prevalent atmosphere, which hinders the equal status to be cherished by the women.
According to the last census, the ratio of male-female in India is nearly the same but the contribution in workload is more than 33%. And the rest 66% is in the household chorus. Yet, the women earn only 10% of the total income earned. This shows that the women must be given at least 40% reservation. Out of rest of 60%, the men should be provided with the equal 40% and the rest of 20% on the basis of merit, regardless of their sex.
The reservation for women is not the end to their problems but could be a beginning of their walk on the different kind of thorny road at the end of which, the Green House of achievement awaits...
The road is not so smooth and glossy. There are many hurdles on the way...
But,
The Women Reservation ensures the entire society, the men and women equal to dedicate their complete energy for the uplifting of the fellow beings and no bargain in regards to their sex is provided.
In the current political scenario, most of the major political posts are occupied by women. We have the first woman president since independence, Smt. Pratibha Devi Sinh Patil... The first woman speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Meera Kumar, Congress president Smt. Sonia Gandhi, The Leader of Opposition, Smt. Sushma Swaraj are all doing exceptional work in their chosen fields.. To top it all, Mamta Banerjee, The Bengal Tigress is giving a tough competition to veteran male politicians Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the West Bengal C.M. Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharya. Same is the case with Jaylalitha in Tamil Nadu. The most exceptional example being of Mayawati, who has single handedly fought against the trio – Mulayam Singh’s Samajwadis, the Congress and the BJP – and prevailed successfully.
In the field of astronomy, Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams are names to reckon with Smt. Jaya Bachchan, Smt. Jaya Prada, Smt. Shabana Azmi and Smt. Hema Malini have proven their mettle having a dual career of performer as well as politician. In the field of sports, Sania Mirza and Saina Nehwal have brought glories for the nation in Tennis and Badminton respectively. In the field of dance and music, Respected Lataji, Ashaji, Sitara Devi and Mrinalini Sarabhai are the shining stars of India...
Thus,
Women have the capability to sparkle in every possible fields and truly deserves the opportunity to shoulder the burden and enjoy the fruits, as much and as men himself.
But,
Sadly, the condition of women, in every corners of India, even today, remain despondent. The womenfolk may be considered “Matrurupa” according to our social sensibility but in practice, the reality presents a totally different picture. As the technological development and economical progress is speeding up and new urban areas being developed, the man of the family, running swiftly, to keep up the pace and take a share of the growth.
But,
The women of the household have not been presented with equal opportunity to run rapidly and taste the fruits of the tree named “Growth”. They are lagging behind, as Second Class citizens, though they enjoy equal power, constitutionally. [Probably, this could be attributed to, the womenfolks, employing themselves, in household affairs, though equally important in smooth functioning of society, but, is a not a moneymaking activity.]
And,
As a result, the situation of women, turned into a bitter tale to tell. With no money power at their disposal, they are made to live a dependent life. In the cases of widows and divorced women, the trauma was worse. With no money in hand and no roof on top, their misery is incomparable. Providing equal education and political reservation are the only ways.
And,
Gujarat has taken the lead, in ensuring the “Matrurupa” their dues..
Shri Narendra Modiji has taken a lead by providing political reservation in all local elections. Of course this bill is yet to pass. Shri Modiji knows that it may take years to actually bring women in the forefront only through electoral reservation. So he has convinced the BJP Gujarat to reserve 50% for women in party too. This shows his real commitment to women’s cause and he deserves salutes from all women.
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