The role of women in the modern world, particularly in India, is impressive and challenging. They have achieved success in professions, entrepreneurship, social status, and education. However, they also face increasing vulnerability to violence from society, including their own family members.
Modern Indian women have surpassed social restrictions, emotional ties, religious boundaries, and cultural constraints. They work alongside men in various fields like media, information technology, medicine,astronomy,aeronautics,and more. Many women hold high positions or lead teams in companies and businesses.
As women strive to integrate into male-dominated fields , they encounter numerous challenges and obstacles at every turn.The impediments they face are often complex and unpredictable.
Previously,women in India encountered societal issues such as dowry , child marriages , death during childbirth,neglect during early childhood,and the practice of sati.However,the status of women has significantly changed over time. The history of women’s rights varies from equal status with men in ancient times to a difficult medieval period.Reformers have actively advocated for equal rights for women.
Even though women in modern India hold prominent positions such as President, Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Leader of the Opposition, they continue to face numerous social challenges. In 2011, women held all three positions – President of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. However, a global study by Thomson Reuters ranked India as the fourth most…