Most people preach for gender equality, that is for women to have the same rights, entitlements as men. Even in politics and civil life. It sounds so easy to the ears but in reality, the opposite is the case.
In all spheres of life, inequality exists. The women ha been known from the beginning as the weaker vessels. But this statement makes it look as if the women are being devalued in the society. In the real sense they are.
Take a look at most developing countries, there's this normal preference for the male child over the female. Both consciously and subconsciously.
In hospitals in the labour room, i have witnessed where the husband of the woman left the hospital while his wife was in the delivery room. After few hours, he called in, and the first question he asked was for the sex of the newborn. The couple has already given birth to 5 girls and the man was curious only to know if the wife made the same blunder. The man didn't care care to know the state of the lady, all he cared about was the sex of the child. Imagine if the woman still gave birth to the same sex(female), think of the torment(physical and otherwise) she would go through at home, judging from the man's attitude. Women go through in lot in the society.
Likewise, there are families (uneducated ones) in African Countries that believe that the girl child is not fit to be educated, instead the rather give out their female children for marriage at an early age.
"Women are the most disadvantaged people in the world. Even women who secure employment in the formal sector, have to contend with the challenges of balancing their family responsibility with their official duties" . Enemuo(1999)
The statement made by Enemuo is true, which is found evidently in developing countries. There are jobs that are women are denied access to, because they aren't deem fit for the post. Inequality has been seen in work places, politics, education even in our homes.
Most People believe that the place of the woman lies only in the kitchen and in the bedroom. This is the worst kind of mentality i have ever stumbled upon. And that is the mindset most men grow up with, of which they end up treating their wives likewise.
There are men who marry a career lady, once they are married his first request will be for the lady to quit her job. Because his belief is that the role of a woman is to solely to be a home keeper, thereby requesting her to be a house wife.
I'm certain that I'm not talking bibrish, these things happen. Women go through a lot, both limitations and discrimination.
Its time we helped promote the rights of women in any little way we can. Stop violation of women, treat women like they are strong vessels, these can come a long way in making the society a better place.
I'm not a feminist but i get furious when women are belittled in different sectors of life. Especially in their homes, where the are emotionally abused and striped of their rights.
Male or Female, it doesn't matter what sex you're lets treat ourselves in a way worthy of admiration.
Give the female child her right to education, religion, political participation.
Do not subject your wives and sisters to house slavery all under the cover of women are the weaker vessels.
Remember what a man can do a woman can even do better if given the right opportunity.
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Thanks for this👍