To all the women enthusiast: Can we make everyday women's day??

The day is here. My social media and phone is flooded with wishes and quotes reminding me of the celebration of special day for women i.e International Women’s Day.
Early morning in conversation with my roommate, she told that her office is providing free lunch on Women’s Day eve. I said its really a great initiative. She blatantly replied I would have been more happy if they would have made my salary equal to the men working on the same position as mine. And then this would have been a good gesture to make women feel equal to men.
Today women will be getting sweet messages wishing them Happy Women’s Day, after all its their day today. And tomorrow people can behave with them in their own ways and manners. They can go back to the same old routine of harassing women of their choices of clothes, threatening them of rape and acid attacks. Tomorrow they can easily deny their equality and make this place uneasy to live in.
We can witness much progress has been made to protect and promote women’s rights in recent times. However, nowhere in the world can women claim to have all the same rights and opportunities as men, according to the UN. On average, women receive between 30 and 40 percent less pay than men earn for the same work. Women also continue to be victims of violence, with rape and domestic violence leading to death worldwide. This is the bitter truth.
Just imagine! What if there would be no women in this world? Do we ever live without women in our life?
We believe that women can touch the skies, but we cannot accept the reality that women too have fantasies and its normal for them to talk about it. I rejected my marriage proposal just because I was debarred from taking the name of "PERIOD" in public space. For this I was termed "Feminist" and I was heavily slammed for this incident by the guy. You are not allowed to talk about periods openly and if you do people have invented a new word for those who talk too much on feminism i.e 'feminazi'.
Because we just don't understand feminism which means that men, women and people of all other genders are equal and deserve the same rights, according to me.
Since it is Women's Day, we will cheer 'Women Power'. We will solemnly swear to support women's rights, fight against gender-biased violence, and eradicate practices like trafficking, female foeticide, flesh trade, etc. However, will also draw a line. Because our women, after all, should be sanskaari.
Women can step out of the house and have a career. But mind it, they'll be judged at every step of the way. No matter what they choose, they will be expected to be the master of all trades. They will be expected to excel at their job and master at raising a family at the same time. She is a woman, not a superwoman. Women have the freedom of choice but they cant decide on what to wear as they will be again judged and looked down upon. It is expected that women shouldn't raise their voices as it's so un-ladylike, which is completely ridiculous. Woman also have to be equally modern and traditional, by the way, because that is what makes her a complete woman. Else again she will be judged upon.
All of a sudden in March, people realise that now is their opportunity to prove their feminist credentials by organising events, writing articles, speaking out on women’s rights or by gifting them. Personally, I don’t think such ‘days’ do anything to accord respect to women all over the world. I think it shouldn’t be restricted to a one-day celebration and celebrating, appreciating and respecting that shouldn’t be confined to one day of the year.
So women, do you really want people to be good with you today and behave like misogynous rest of the days?

Comments

  1. I am neither a feminist nor an anti-feminist.
    I always believe in 'women empowerment' and education.
    Feminism is defined as the act where men and women are given equal opportunities. According to the Oxford dictionary "The advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes". But most of the people misunderstand the definition of “feminism” and they use it as per their convenience.
    Sadly, there are not many activists, who work for those women who are suffering. Instead they are busy making statements on social media only. Social media is no less of a culprit. Their own meaning of feminism is restricted to social media posts and few likes. There is no sign of 'women empowerment', feminism or anything like that. Ultimately they need a single thing - mass attention. Feminism has ultimately turned into a men hating movement. It has lost its true meaning. If they want to bring a change then they are not getting any closer by doing this. They decide which one can be done easier by hating men or fighting against injustice together.
    Real feministic thoughts demands a lot of back and morale breaking work and should be done at the grassroot level. We should be worried about things like education, dowry, rape, marital rape, honour killing, domestic violence etc..and we must find solution for it. Yes, I believe in feminism. Women should be granted equal rights and there should be no gender discrimination.
    Do you think men salary is more than women of same age/qualification/job responsibility in same company? Absolutely not.
    Salary paid to employee on the basis of qualifications , merits, skills, technology, commitment and quality of work done by an individual. I don't know how salary is paid to employee in media sector but i think it should be same as other corporate sector. Do you think it's fair to ask same or more salary based on gender discrimination.
    I won't mind if anyone talks about periods(menstruation) in public, i know it is natural process and i can understand the situation but the timing and tone of the voice was not appropriate. I am sorry i was rude to you that day and i am ashamed of my behaviour. Care and concern of one day becomes creepy behaviour the next day. I didn't mean anything i said to you. I don't know why and how marriage got cancelled and it will always be a mystery. Marriage is based on love and all it’s manifestations… trust, commitment, mutual respect, faith, devotion, communication, compatibility, dedication they deserve, accepting each other as they are. When a thing disturbs the peace of your heart, better 'give it up'. Because it's easier to point the finger at someone else than be accountable.
    I don't understand if you have fought with someone, if you’re mad at him/her, why do you want the world to know? And I would call this immature because mature people would not want to show the world. It implies that the relationship is totally for showing off. I have learned lot from you. Thank you for all of the experience and lessons.
    Read about good things and hone your knowledge. You will go a long way in life.
    Just keep smiling, you are amazing.

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