Of all the creatures made by God, She is the most beautiful of all. A rebirth of the flower of nature, She is a woman, the bearer of the future.
This is where the irony lies for our Indian society, which still continues to look down upon the girl child. A shiver runs down our spine, as we recall the many atrocities inflicted on her.
The birth of a baby girl is considered inauspicious before she could even open her angelic eyes. She is made to shoulder manifold responsibilities at a tender age, when she should have been matching her steps to the sweet whisperings of the wind or building sand castles. Her childhood dreams and joys are literally and figuratively snatched away from her. What had she done to deserve this fate? When would she be treated with respect? When would the world allow her to spread her wings and fly?
Today however this woman, the epitome of kindness, patience and love and the very embodiment of hope and sacrifice has broken almost all the shackles that fettered her and is ready to face the world with courage and determination. Who can ever forget Mother Teresa, the woman who taught us the meaning of service towards Woman SIVARANJANI GANESHAN humankind. Indira Gandhi, the first woman to lead our Democracy with exuding grace and elegance coupled with impeccable organizational skills. She led our nation to great heights and raised the image of the Indian Women in the eyes of the world. Women today have become assertive and are able to handle difficult situations, sometimes even more efficiently. Not only is the woman a bread winner, but also juggles the home front and her work place with utmost ease. Today be it sports or beauty pageants, politics or space, our women have proven their mettle in almost every sphere of life.
There are however miles to go before we can consider our women to be truly emancipated. We as parents and educators, must put in all our efforts to make this dream a reality. Parents must educate their daughters and give them all the encouragement they need to bloom into fine women of substance. As educators, we play a crucial role in instilling values that are required in our students. Education is the harvest that cost the most, but yields fruits to nourish one’s whole life. Woman is a ray of God, though not loved by many on earth. She is creative through her life.
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