women day

nternational women's day is an important day to not only celebrate, but, also to recept an open dialogue on the many pressing issues faced by women. Yes, in some fraction, women are emerging out of their domestic sphere and pursuing employment and so forth...but, there still lacks a strength in many South Asian women to become the 'complete' woman, they aspire to be. For instance, the domestic violence is very rampant in the lives of rural areas, where the patriarchy is the factor. They are the victims of dometic violence, which leaves cataclysmic emotional and psychological scars....Thus, we celebrate women's day, but, should also keep committment in vocalising, protesting and reaching platforms of massive communication to enrich the lives of women all around.

Let's see...what we (women) are celebrating? The right to equal opportunities. Crushing patriarchal - submission and dominance cycle both external (society) and internally (domestic). It is a celebration for the 'right' denied. A woman is a mother, daughter, sister, lover, wife, friend, a professional - but most of all, she is a complete person, when she is able to nurture her independence and have the right to educate herself. 

Men can also help to celebrate, by being an equal to a woman.....and not succumb to centuries reservation of patriarchy. Every human has the right to a life of dignity and equality -regardless of gender. 

I heard a man telling his (male) friend, "here they (women) go again, women's day, they will bash men on everything".... Livid I was at that remark, for it is the same lopsided nonsensical behaviour. It is not a men-bashing celebration, on the contrary, it is a celebration to invite positive energy and aspirations for a prosperous future. Oh I can write few more pages, but, am sure Mayank is better at his blog and his articles.....Over to you Mayank!