The status of women in India- By Navjot

The status of women in ancient India, according to our scriptures, was higher than that of men. She was regarded as the embodiment of “shakti”. She was equated with goddess in our religious patheon of deities, and worshiped as the symbol of fertility. In the beginning of twentieth century, particularly during india’s national struggle for independence, the position of women took a turn for the better.

In the present times, there are a large number of women who have attained a pinnacle of glory in their respective fields. Mrs. Indira Gandhi , our late prime minister, was held in high esteem the world over. In public opinion poll conducted in France she came out to be the most popular woman in the world. There is no doubt that in the last two dacades, women have really come into their own.

Increasingly more and more women, specially in urban areas, are looking for self-fulfilment outside hearth and home.no wonder we find women in every field. No doubt, there are particular cases of women who have achieved eminence in different fields. The acts passed by the government and measures taken by it have made some differences. But condition and measures taken by it have made some differences. But the condition of a large majority of women in india remains deplorable.

The exploitation of women goes on. Women are considered weaker sex. even today, leave aside country side, in urban area too women are unable to raise their voice against the crimes committed against them. They are not even aware of their rights and privileges. They simply take all suffering humiliation and torture inflicted to them in spirit of resignation as a result of their past karma. Hence they carry on with daily chores with stoic silence.