article on women empowerment of India

The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women. These were one of the most inspiring words by swami Vivekananda.

Each year we celebrate International Womens day with a determination to commemorate the achievements of women, and to acknowledge the special status they deserve in society. The significant question is what difference has it made to the position of women? Have women become really strong, and have their long term struggles ended? The only answer to all these questions is no.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life, by Kofi Annan. Seventh Secretary General of UN. Women were once confined mainly to the role of home-makers. With time, women have also taken up responsibilities outside home, and have become bread earners.

Despite of various schemes, the Global Gender Gap Index observes that India needs to do much more to improve the position of women. Persistent health, education and economic participation gaps are acting as main deterrents to the growth.

In a nutshell, I would like to conclude and quote the words of Benjamin Franklin, The proof of gold is fire, the proof of woman is gold, and the proof of a man is woman It is crystal clear that woman empowerment is still in its nascent ages.

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