India falls in the league of developing countries, and claims greatest of technological, economical and financial achievements. India has made its mark in almost all fields, but still gender discrimination continues to be a great problem in modern India. Although modern Indian working women...
In large measures, the anatomical differences between men and women have been seized upon by societies, past and present, to assign economic-provider role to men and child-rearing role to women. Traditionally women’s place is at home. That is, a woman’s primary role has been seen to be concerned...
A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. - Diane Mariechild
Woman must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression.
- Margaret...
Women Reservation | Women in politics | Women's Reservation Bill 2010 | Reservation in Indian Politics
What is Women Reservation Bill ?
The Indian Women Reservation Bill has been an India political raw nerve for nearly a decade now. It has always triggered heated discussions in Indian...
Underling that certain religions and cultural norms around the world were preventing women from attaining an equal status in society, a top UN official has cited India as an example saying the government there is making tremendous efforts to uplift the better half of its population.
"You also...
Now-a-Days we hear a lot many divorce cases taking place everyday. But have we ever thought of the reasons behind this alarming rise in the number of divorce cases in India?
If we sit down and think logically, then there are several reasons that can be cited behind the alarming rise in the...
We all are aware about our population and unemployment rate. So, do you really think women need to work in spite of all their problems, harassing bosses, travel hiccups etc? Well just support your view.
I feel its not necessary for women to work, as they have got a lot to do as perfect...
These days sexual Harassment and molestation is increasing tremendously at Metro and Railway stations in Delhi. Women are being groped and pinched at public places by men of all ages who have no feeling of shame even after getting slapped by the victims.
What should be done to make these men...
Hi friends, I m disha new to this indian forum. I actully want to ask all of you one question about women that why are girls not allowed to play holi ? after a certain age
Hope you all will reply :)
Is only working woman can be a good life partner? In today's fasting world any boy who is suitable for marriage always demand for a working girl as a life partner. So my question hea is tat only working out defines that a woman will be a good house maker. What about her mental structure, her...
According to last census held in 2001, the percentage of female literacy in the country is 54.16%. The literacy rate in the country has increased from 18.33% in 1951 to 65.38% as per 2001 census. The female literacy rate has also increased from 8.86% in 1951 to 54.16%. It is noticed that the...
my friend smokes every day and drinks causally in weekends, she always tells me that if a women smokes in public, people stares at her as if she is doing something bad, if a Indian women smokes is it against our culture? or she is free to smoke in public just like every men who smokes? what is...
hi friends,
if the age of marriage of girls if raised from 18 to 21 and for boys from 21 to 23.. would be useful for girls? they may get time to go for career and also self effecient to earn if any case of unsatisfactory marriage... more education might increase chance of say in married life...
women constitute the invisible work force which keep the family and the rural economy alive. But they and their labour often go unrewarded or under rewarded.
Is womens' labour invisible?
Making a small beginning in ensuring a greater role for women in the armed forces, the Indian government decided to grant permanent commissions in select cadres to those who are inducted via the short service commission route.
Women officers were first inducted in the Military Nursing Service...
Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development, and peace.
It is a major...