Alleviation: An International Journal of Nutrition, Gender & Social Development, ISSN 2348-9340 , Volume 8, Number 8 (2021): 1-5
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Status of Women in India-A Review

Seema Rani
Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science
Geeta Degree College, Shera
Panipat (Haryana), India
Email: seemapannu77@gmail.com

Abstract

"The situation of women represents the social, economic and mental condition of a nation," famous quote by Jawaharlal Nehru. In the scriptures, women have long been seen as a symbol of spirituality. Nevertheless, girls have been subjected to indignities and discrimination on par with men. Children's marriage and female infanticide were both common practices in ancient societies. Women's progress has been possible by the expansion of education and self-awareness among the general population. As a result, women now have more power than ever before. Women are making strides and succeeding in a wide range of fields. Even if women in ancient times were well-educated, they were nonetheless subjected to the social injustices. Individuals with broad outlooks on life, such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekananda, fought tirelessly to improve the lives of women. This resulted in the abolition of customs such as sati, child marriage, and others. In this direction, the Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed. Children's marriages were an issue that Mahatma Gandhi addressed in his writings. Martial arts training was made available to women as well. In addition, women rose to prominence in the political sphere. In this context, Sarojini Naidu played an important role. Indian National Congress President and Governor of a state in India, she was also the first Indian woman to hold these positions.

Keywords: Women, Political Context, Status of Empowerment, Social Framework, Men.

Introduction

Women, in the early ages, were well educated but suffered from the evils of society. Individuals with broad outlooks on life, such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekananda, fought tirelessly to improve the lives of women. This resulted in the abolition of customs such as sati, child marriage, and others. In this direction, the Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed. Gandhi also stressed the eradication of child marriages, which he saw as an important issue. Martial arts training was made available to women as well. In addition, women rose to prominence in the political sphere. In this context, Sarojini Naidu played an important role. Indian National Congress President and Governor of a state in India, she was also the first Indian woman to hold these positions. Men and women must be used to their full potential if a nation is to progress fully. There has been a significant development of women's economic and political rights in the previous two hundred years. Nearly half of India's total population is women. With the passage of time, it has become clear that national development cannot be achieved unless women's advancement is ensured. From being a property of their husbands or fathers with few valid rights, women have gained political equality and the majority of economic equality with men in every industrialized nation. Women's rights have grown significantly during the past two centuries, both financially and politically. Nearly half of India's total population is women. Equal interest in political life by women is critical to the overall process of women's progress. It is not just an interest for basic equity or majority rules system however can likewise be viewed as a vital condition for women's interests to be taken into account. As well as rights and privileges; status also includes obligations, liabilities, and disadvantages. Throughout the course of the previous two centuries, the status of women in India has been subject to a series of dramatic shifts. Women's history in India has gone from being equal to males in ancient times to being granted equal rights by several reformers during the middle ages and Renaissance periods. Today, women are holding high positions in Indian politics, including those of Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament, as well as the leader of the opposition. The purpose of this examination is to determine whether Indian women have the same status and rights that we guarantee in areas such as equality, political empowerment, educational fulfillment, employment and family life, race and gender relations, religious beliefs and culture, as well as health and well-being, and to examine the requirements associated with each of these categories. Whether women or men are in control of society, the present executive branch, or political strategies, it is unclear. Women empowerment consists of many factors. Women's self-esteem is first and foremost, but their right to be in-charge of their own lives both inside and outside the home, as well as their influence on social change are also important considerations. Women's self-determination can be assured by ensuring that they have access to educational opportunities and economic opportunities. Women's economic empowerment is a critical component of any nation's long-term economic growth. Giving women greater agency increases their ability to affect positive change and contribute to the creation of a better society. Changes in women's mobility and social collaboration as well as shifts in the underlying balance of power within families are as important as educational and economic empowerment. In every way, they are the same as males. Women are more sticklers in the ability to make, support and change. In today's world, women are becoming pioneers in a wide range of industries.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru once stated: "When you teach a man, you are only teaching one person, but when you teach a woman, you are teaching an entire family. Mother India is enabled when women are actively involved." It will be beneficial to the country's economy if the female workforce, which makes up half of the population, is more active. As a result of training, women are better equipped to deal with the challenges they face, challenge their conventional roles, and make positive changes in their life (Rathore 2017).
Women were expected to engage in social activities, but they were not regarded an integral element of family leadership roles. Women's conditions were far worse in rural and outlying areas. Whatever the case may be, in today's changing circumstances, women are increasingly involved in jobs that pay well (Krishna & Sultana 2017).
Begum (2018) argues that even though women make up half of the world's population, they still have lesser social, monetary, and political status than men, and they've been exposed to oppression and abuse for a long time, and it's still acceptable today.
The term "strengthening" is commonly used to describe the process through which women as equal partners in society and the country are being developed. International attention is being paid to women's empowerment (Sumitha 2016).
According to Singh et al (2013), rural women's empowerment has become a vital issue in today's world. For economists, political scientists, social scientists, and financial reformers, the problem of women's financial empowerment is of critical importance these days since it is seen as a particularly salient indicator of progress for a society.
Mathew (2013) asserts that women's empowerment is a hot topic in today's culture, and there's good reason for it. Women's advancement is at the root of the global movement towards women's empowerment. Today the world has proceeded in its material advance. The advancement of innovations, the balancing of groupings, and the advancement of individuals have all taken place.
As per Das (2013), despite the fact that we all live in the same place, women are still held to a lower standard than men. When it comes to per capita income, India's North Eastern region is considered a backward region.
Panda (2014) stated that women are considered as Goddess in Indian culture. In any case, till today in each circle of life women have been mortified like anything in the general public. In India numerous tenets and enactment has been made for women since freedom however till today a lady is battling for her key.
According to Suguna (2011) women education in India has likewise been a noteworthy distraction of both the administration and common society as instructed women can assume a critical part in the advancement of the nation. Education is a cornerstone of women's empowerment because it gives them the ability to respond to challenges, to confront their societal norms, and to alter their course of life. We can't overlook the importance of education when it comes to empowering women in India. In rural areas, women's education has made only a modest progress.
Women business visionaries have been moving and propelling business people over the last many years. In today's society, women are more likely to be sought after for their economic acumen than their ability to care for their families. Women entrepreneurs in India are gradually becoming ubiquitous and of huge significance as a result of financial globalization.
Women's rights have become one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, and it's just getting worse. However, it is still a fantasy in the real world when it comes to female empowerment. In our daily lives, we notice how women end up being used by a variety of social shades of mistreatment. An essential tool for increasing women's ability to accumulate wealth and make important life decisions is the empowerment of women (Manju & Hooda 2017).
Social Framework
The Rigveda, for example, shows that women have the same access and limitations to the highest levels of knowledge as men, including the totality of Brahma's knowledge. The brahmavadinis were the product of brahmacharya's instructive discipline, for which women might also apply. According to the Rigveda, young women become brahmacharinis and then find a husband in whom they are merged like ocean currents. The Yajurveda further states that a young girl who has completed her bramhacharya should be married to a man who is also well-educated. The Atharvaveda also refers to women qualifying for marital life in the second ashram, the Grihastha ashram, through brahmacharya, the disciplined life of studentship. People were just as capable of learning as they were before the Upanishad was written. The Rigvedic way of life was based on monogamy and centred around the male. Women's high social status is acknowledged by the establishment of monogamy. Traditionally, men would pray to God for the introduction of a lady to him who would be a Pandita, or well-educated woman, according to the Brihadaranya Upanishad. Jaimini's Purva – Mimansa, on the other hand, manages the equal rights of all people to the most ecstatic religious functions, as stated in the Grihya – Sutras. The status of women began to deteriorate as society as a whole became more stable and no longer faced the constant threat of invasion. According to Hinduism, which is the country's most widespread religion, females were given a lesser social position than men. A woman should never be autonomous, according to the ancient law supplier Manu. Hindu women should devote their entire lives to serving their husbands or wives, which is known as "pativrata" in Sanskrit. She had to be an honourable girl, an unshakeable spouse and the mother of her children. Her marriage was the single most important event in her life, and it happened shortly after she was a teenager. As a result, tyke marriage became the norm, implying that young women were excluded from the basic leadership process of selecting their spouses. Hindu women were turned non-individuals by the sati tradition, the exclusion of dowager remarriage even though she was widowed as a kid, and so on. What's more, the refusal to recognize relationships between people of other religions and places of worship has driven some women to prostitution or death. Women's rights have been improved in several of India's protestant religions such as Jainism, Buddhism, Veershaivism, and Sikhism. In any case, in Hinduism, women's standing remained unchanged. They are considered Hindus by the Hindu Code Bill and the constitution, hence the same common code is relevant to them. Women are not allowed to participate in the religious field in Islam, despite the fact that the faith acknowledges the importance of social balance. It is possible to have several marriages in Islam, but this does not mean that people have the same rights as in other religions. The middle and upper classes Muslim women are not allowed to participate in social activities, but they are expected to keep an eye on their children's pardah, especially as they walk down the street. The Mopla Muslims in Kerala and Lakshadweep are the exception to the rule, as most Indian Muslims are patrilineal. Women are not treated fairly in traditional Christianity, which instead emphasizes monogamy and atomic families, which lead to opportunities for women and uniqueness. Indian Christian women have failed to receive equal treatment in matters of faith and property ownership. As a result, women's rights in India have been systematically ignored. When compared to the male youngster, the female child is generally less important and less regarded. When it comes to food, clothing, schooling, and medical care, the young lady has the choice of taking a more active role in her household. They are rarely obligated to spend time in the open air. Training, subjects, and vocations that they see as desirable foster an inferiority attitude in them. However, like her siblings, the Indian little girl continues to be looked after by her mother, but with a more cool demeanour as she progressively learns how to aspire to be like her mother by taking care of herself and the other younger members of the family. When girls reach their late teens in India, they begin to think about what it means to be an honourable woman and are taught the socially prescribed roles that go along with being a woman. The womanly temperance that will see her through life is a combination of adaptability and obedience with authority and skill and elegance in the performance of various household chores. This inclination to describe men as unresolved and vain is evident in the quantity of wedding melodies and jokes that women use to response to discrimination against their way of life. All of these factors work together to lessen the blow to a young woman's self-esteem that comes from learning that she is seen as less intelligent than a kid when she becomes aware of her sexual orientation as a late adolescent. The way in which women are treated and the roles they are given by the general public are often cited as indicators of a culture, a society, or a framework's fundamental character. Swami Vivekananda, a huge socio-religious progressive saint, said that a nation that didn't care about women's rights would never be remarkable. "Don't think that there is any other path for country to rise if you don't raise the lady who is still the living encapsulation of the Divine Mother," he said. Sexual orientation equality refers to a world in which both people are treated equally in all aspects of their lives. In spite of the fact that Hinduism and Indian logic place a higher value on women than men, and despite the fact that our religious sacred books assign women a respectable position of pride and respect, this idea of gender equality has mostly remained a myth. In India, as well as around the world, sex correspondence is a crucial problem of human rights and social fairness. Sexual orientation advancement efforts have been viewed as a potential threat. Despite the fact that women have been given more attention and recognition, they are treated as equals in any general public, this is a good thing for human culture. Consequently, women continue to bear the brunt of a variety of problems. Ancient Indian researchers believe that women enjoyed equal status with males in all walks of life in ancient India. Regardless, there are many who disagree. Women were taught in the early Vedic period by Indian grammarians such as Patanjali and Katyayana.
According to Rigvedic passages, it is recommended that women marry at a matured age and be permitted to choose their spouse. Women sage and soothsayer Gargi and Maitreyi are mentioned in sacred scriptures like the Rig Veda and Upanishads. The ancient Indian kingdom of nagarvadhu, for example, had customs ("bride of the city"). The nagarvadhu was a hotly contested title among women. Nagarvadhu Amrapali is the most well-known example. During the early Vedic period, women were enamoured with their access to rank and rights. With the advent of Islam under Babur and the Mughals, as well as Christianity, women's status began to deteriorate in the centuries that followed (approximately 500 BC), decreasing their access to opportunities and rights. Despite reform movements, such as Jainism, which allowed women to join the religious order, women in India still had to deal with restrictions and confinement. The practice of child marriage is widely regarded as dating back to the 6th century, when it is believed to have first appeared. The Indian women's situation worsened in the broader public during the mediaeval time period. Due to Muslim conquest of India, the purdah hone in Indian culture was introduced. The Jauhar was honed among the Rajputs of Rajasthan. Devadasis, or sanctuary women, were sexually abused in parts of India. Hindu Kshatriya monarchs, in particular, were known for practicing polygamy. Women were often confined to Zenana zones in Muslim households. These conditions stifled women's potential, but a few surpassed expectations in the fields of government, writing, teaching, and religion. Delhi's first lady ruler, Razia Sultana, held the position until her death in 1699. Durgavati, the Gond ruler, ruled for a long time till she was assassinated by Akbar's general Asaf Khan during a battle in 1564. Ahmednagar was protected by Chand Bibi during the reign of Akbar in the 1590s. Nur Jehan, Jehangir's wife, was seen as the real power behind the Mughal throne because of her successful use of royal power. Also, the decision-making process was influenced by Mughal princesses Jahanara and Zebunnissa, both of whom were accomplished artists. On the recommendation of Jijabai, Shivaji's mother, she was appointed as a ruler's official because of her military and administrative skills. It is no secret that women presided over many local government units and religious organisations in South India. As a result of the Bhakti movements, women were given a new position and cruelty was examined. One of the most important Bhakti movement figures was Mirabai, a female holy person artist. Akka Mahadevi, Rami Janabai, and LalDed are some of the other female holy figure writers from this era. For example, the Mahanubhav, Varkari, and countless more Bhakti orders in Hinduism were ruling movements inside the Hindu fold that explicitly advocated social fairness and harmony between men and women. Guru Nanak, the first Guru of Sikhs, also spoke on the importance of bringing men and women together. Religious gatherings should be led by women; they should be allowed to sing Kirtan or Bhajan; they should be able to lead military forces in the battle zone; they should be able to have a healthy balance in their marriages, and they should be able to have a healthy balance in Amrit (Baptism). The oppression of women was a common theme in the sermons of other Sikh Gurus.
The Political Context
In the first quarter of the nineteenth century, significant social changes happened in the status of women towards the last piece of the British government in India. Abolition of sati, the concealment of female infanticide, and other measures done for the liberation of women were the means used. As a result of English being used as a medium of instruction, Western advancement and majority rule governance were opened up to a new set of ideas based on individual freedom, adaptability, and secularism. People like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasgar, MG Ranade Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand and Dr. Anne Besant contributed significantly to the social change movement in India and worked to free women by combating social evils like dowager remarriage, sati, purdah and other forms of child marriage. As a result of the Indian patriot movement, led by Gandhiji, there was a notable shift in attitudes toward women. Following Gandhiji's call, a large number of men and women from rural as well as urban areas joined the Non-cooperative Movement in 1921 and the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930, and confronted the authorities. In 1927, the All India Women's Conference was established, which was a major step forward in the movement toward gender equality in India. Some of the most important legislation in India's history were passed, including the Child Marriage Restraint Act, the Hindu Women's Right to Property, the Widow Remarriage Act, and others. The women were given a chance to get involved in a variety of fields, including politics. United Nations sanctioned recognition of sexual orientation as a fundamental human right was highlighted in 1945 in San Francisco. Because of this, the organization has left a lasting legacy of widely accepted methods, metrics, and initiatives and goals aimed at elevating women's position around the world. Arranging activities has had a key role in women's progress. Advancement of lawful measures; activating general supposition; the gathering of sex-savvy insights and direct assistance to hindered groups; and so on are among these." Today, the United Nations' primary rule for sorting things out is that "For any lasting solution to society's most pressing social and economic problems, women must be supported and empowered on an equal footing with men across every sphere of society and in every aspect of the administrative and political process. Because half of the world's population was denied equal rights, it was logical that nations should expect equal rights for both men and women. Because of its commitment to the 1967 Declaration, the Indian government is also committed to eradicating all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation, including political segregation. As a result of the Indian Government's implementation of a number of dynamic laws (such as the Hindu Marriage Act 1956, the Hindu Women's Right to Property Act 1973, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Law 1971, Dowry Preclusion Law), significant changes in women's status and benefits have been brought about. As a result of the passing of the Muslim Women's Security of Rights and Divorce Act 1986, Muslim women's rights and status were elevated. Throughout the world, 1975 was declared the year of the woman. A world meeting on women was also held in Mexico City, which focused on issues of equity, empowerment and world peace. The United Nations designated 1976–1985 as the United Nations decade for women's development, and all countries were expected to make significant progress in the advancement of women's rights during this time period. The United Nations officially adopted the tradition of ending all forms of gender-based discrimination in 1979. In 1981, the International Bill of Rights for Women was established. At the 1980 Copenhagen Women's World Summit, a global action plan for women's empowerment was adopted. Nairobi, Kenya, hosted the third Women's World Conference in 1985. The Nairobi Forward Looking Strategies for Women's Advancement to the Year 2000 was the primary outcome of the meeting. For the advancement of women's development, this provided a framework for action at the national, regional, and global levels. In 1995, China hosted the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. It provided a platform for initiatives centered on women's human rights and the inclusion of perspectives on sexual orientation at every stage of the process toward achieving gender parity. As a result, all of these global developments and United Nations movement plans have greatly aided the advancement of women throughout the world. The Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) was established in 1953 by the Indian government as part of its sacred commitment and arrangement to advance women's welfare and secure the social and economic interests of women living in antagonistic conditions during the first five years of the plan. As a result of this board's establishment, the government has expressed its desire for a collective development and social welfare approach to women's issues. Mahila Mandals, or women's groups, have been established all over India in an effort to improve the lives of rural and underprivileged women by bringing them together. The State Social Welfare Advisory Boards (SSWAB) were established in various states in 1954-55 with a specific end goal of achieving a similar goal at the state level. The Central Social Board and grassroots organisations like women's groups and intentional groups were able to better coordinate and strengthen their ties as a result. Another step taken by the government is the strengthening of women's professional associations and the highlighting of approach pay for measure up to work, maternity benefit and the provision of crèches for children. The state government focused on the advancement of women's training as a significant welfare procedure and health programmes associated with nutrition, family planning and child welfare and advancing women's education as a noteworthy welfare procedure.. The Indian government chose the Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI), which concluded in its report that economic transformation had had a negative impact on women. In addition, there was a rational debate in Parliament. As a result of council recommendations, the National Plan of Action was developed in 1976, which established guidelines for development systems in accordance with United Nations guidelines for women's participation. Women's well-being, family planning, nutrition, education, employment, enactment, social welfare, and so on were identified as critical areas for defining activity programmes for women in the arrangement. During this time, the Women's Welfare and Development Bureau was established under the Ministry of Social Welfare to help coordinate development strategies and projects for women. The Indian government has set up a group to look into the issue of women's employment. The gathering investigated in subtle parts the effect of development of women and stressed development of women instead of well-being of women. The Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985–90) emphasized the need for gender equality and the integration of women into national development. Additionally, there was a focus on women's awareness of their rights and benefits, preparation for economic activities, and opportunities for work for women. In 1985, the Government of India created a new agency, the "Department of Women and Child Welfare," with a stated purpose of accelerating the development of women. Women's empowerment projects are organized and implemented by the national nodal office in this department, which is also responsible for screening other national and state-level projects related to women. Women's Development Corporations were also established in various states between 1986 and 1987 in response to specific plan requirements. It is the responsibility of these partnerships to create, monitor and evaluate women's specific programmes and projects, especially those for women who are economically in reverse. In various states, these were set up to deal with various issues pertaining to women, such as endowment and separation from the patriarchy, as well as crimes against women. As a result, the Indian government established an institutional system to meet the needs of women's empowerment and made specific plans for their implementation known throughout the country. In 1993, the Rural Water Supply Program (RWSP) and the Minimum Needs Program (MNP) were launched to help women in rural areas who had difficulty accessing clean drinking water. For example, the Board for Advancement of Individuals' Action and Rural Teaching (CAPART) serves as a clearing house for navigating the complex web of institutions. When India's 1988-2000 National Prospective framework for women was implemented, the establishment of State Women Development Corporations was encouraged. The Eighth Plan was designed to ensure that the benefits of growth in different parts of the world do not go unnoticed by women. Poor and assetless women's credit requirements were addressed in 1993 with the establishment of "The Rashtriya Mahila Kosh" (RMK). When the Fund was established, the initial amount of Rs. 310 million had been set, but it was later increased by Rs. 1000 million to meet a demand from poor women across the country. A total of Rs. 1544 million and Rs. 1182 million have been authorised and disbursed since the RMK's inception, benefiting approximately 5 Lakh poor women beneficiaries through 1130 non-profit organisations. Two significant enhancements to the system of arranging for women's needs were included in the Ninth Plan. Immediately, women's empowerment became the primary goal, and an effort was made to unite existing services for both women-specific and women-related segments. India's Women's status as depicted by the World Bank is that women constitute 33 per cent of the national labour force and a notable supporter of the survival of the family. The more impoverished a family is, the more reliant it is on the earnings of its female members. Most social and economic data shows that Indian women are still under-represented when it comes to concerns of survival, well-being, subsistence, education, and profitability, despite some progress in some areas. Women are unable to work in high-paying jobs because of their lack of talent. A lack of control over land and other valuable resources prevents women from gaining access to institutional credit, making them reliant on high-cost casual forms of borrowing to get funds for use and profit. A large percentage of rural labourers in India are females, and horticulture relies heavily on their contributions. Agribusiness has clear divisions based on sexual orientation, with women doing all of the arduous work and men doing most of the other tasks, such as using machinery and caring for dry-spell animals. Female farm labourers are among the most impoverished sections of Indian society. In general, women's agrarian salaries are 30 to 50 per cent lower than men's.
Current Situation
Currently, there are a few positive signs to report. There are more professional women in India than anywhere else in the world. The world's largest working-women population resides in India. As a whole, India's scientific community outnumbers that of the United States. Social reformers helped the women of India to realize their true potential. She began to question the public's expectations of hers. Because of this, she was able to burst through barriers and rise to prominence on the world. From humanitarian work to space travel, Indian women have now surpassed all expectations. There isn't a single field that Indian women haven't conquered. Even if it's a matter of politics, sports, entertainment, writing or invention, we can hear her being hailed. For Indian women, Sarojini Naidu, Vijayalakshmi Pandit, and Sucheta Kriplani were the torchbearers of the torch. The first Indian woman to assume a position of authority in the federal government was Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. Mrs. Indira Gandhi is the most important name in the field of female government officials. She was the person who brought the world's attention to Indian women's abilities and capabilities. She was the country's first female prime minister. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, her daughter-in-law, is now the main force behind the Indian National Congress. Sheila Dixit, Uma Bharti, Jayalalitha, Vasundhara Raje, Mamata Banerjee, and Mayawati are some prominent Indian female politicians. India has a national women's team for every sport, from cricket to hockey. Both the 2004 and 2005 Asia Cups have been won by the Indian women's cricket team, making the nation proud. To name a few, Indian women athletes like PT Usha, Diana Edulji, Sania Mirza, and Karnam Malleswari have become national icons via their achievements in their respective sports, including weightlifting and tennis. There are a lot of Indian women working in the arts and entertainment industry. We can be proud of a long list of notable artists, including MS Subbulakshmi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle. Among the most powerful women in Bollywood are Madhu Bala, Rekha, and Aishwarya Rai. The Indian lady of today is a painter, an actress, an artist, and a beautiful lady. A few well-known Indian authors are Arundhati Roy, Jhumpa Lahiri, Shobhaa De, Anita Desai, Kiran Desai, and Anita Jain. These women are now being seen not only in India, but around the world. "Divine Power of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy was awarded the 1997 Booker Prize. Booker Prize 2006 went to Kiran Desai, and the Pulitzer Prize went to Jhumpa Lahiri. Business Women's Club Indian business tycoon Kiran Majumdar Shaw is the country's unquestioned ruler. Biocon India's MD, she assumes this role with great authority from her position. She is India's richest entrepreneur. Kiran wanted to be a doctor, but she couldn't get accepted into medical schools, so she decided to become India's first female Brewmaster and thus the country's first female corporate leader. Additionally, Jumbo Group Chair Vidya Manohar Chhabria, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets Vice Chair and Managing Director Naina Kidwai, Sulla Jija Firodia Motwani, and Mallika Srinivasan make this list. Mother Teresa is a household name in India, regardless of one's wealth or social status. She was the type of person who thought her greatest wealth was the grins on the faces of her fellow countrymen. She fought for individuals who had been misled by their own family as well as the rest of society. She couldn't give a damn if she was in a group with a man who had a contagious disease or if it was day or night. No matter when or where you needed her, she was there for you. Her most well-known guest was Nirmal Hriday, with whom she opened a number of mansions. As a matter of fact,. People of all backgrounds, ideologies, and religions can access this resource. Additionally, Medha Patkar and Aruna Roy, who worked on the spare RTI campaign, are two additional prominent figures working for the rights of individuals.
Indian women have not quite recently made their blemish on earth but rather they have engraved their name in the entire universe by traveling to space. Kalpana Chawla, who was the individual from Columbia Space Shuttle, which detonated on its way back, was the main Indian women space traveler who went by space station. In addition, Sunita Williams, the second member of the International Space Station crew to be of Indian ancestry, has now followed in her footsteps. Indian women have aced everything without exception which a lady can dream of. Whatever the situation may be, she still has a long way to go if she wants to achieve status in the minds of Indian men.
Conclusion
In light of this, it may be said that the status of women has improved steadily over time. Today's women play an active role in a wide range of fields, including government, business, the military, and science and technology. As a result, they have made a significant contribution to sports as well. As a result, they have a respectable place in the family and in society. There is still more to be done in the fight against violence against women. Increased participation and decision making power in the household and the public sphere can help avert ills, as can ensuring women's autonomy. Women's rights have undergone a wide range of changes. Everything a woman could possibly hope for is a reality for Indian women. Regardless, she still has a long way to go in order to earn the respect and admiration of Indian men. Policy changes have made it possible for women to be more effective in several professions, yet there has been an increase in wrongdoing against women as the number of women's rights has grown. The idea that women are subordinate to males is still prevalent in society, and it has yet to be dispelled. Many new rules and an increased awareness are needed to change the subservient status of women in India, which has grown like a fungus as a result of wrongdoings committed against them. Several new courts and open foundations will be created to ensure that women have powerful protection against segregation. After the 11th five-year plan, the status of women has significantly improved.
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