Women of the Vedic period
enjoyed the equivalent position of men. The women of the Vedic period were
educated. They were married in the same way as men and had the freedom to
choose on their own.
Medieval period
The condition of women declined
in the medieval period. The exploitation of women caste started through evils
like child marriage, ban on remarriage, polygamy, Devadasi practice etc.. Women
were imprisoned behind the curtains. Nevertheless, many women fought and found
respect by making distinguished achievements in the field of politics,
literature, education and religion. Women like Razia Sultan, Rani Durgawati,
Shivaji's mother Jijabai gave glory to the female caste.
British Rule
In British Rule, the condition of
women began to improve at a snail's pace. Women had the opportunity to get
education. Raja Rammohan Roy made a big contribution in favour of widow
marriage by the abolition of Sati practice. Rani Lakshmibai fought against the
British and redeemed their power. In the fight for freedom, many women like Dr.
Annie Besant, Vijaylaxmi Pandit, Aruna Asaf Ali, Sucheta Kriplani and Kasturba
Gandhi made significant contributions.
Independent India
In 1950 after independence, when India got the Constitution, women got security, dignity and equal
opportunities and rights but because of
illiteracy and weak social structure, the female caste could not fully benefit from
those opportunities and rights. In her childhood, women depended on the father,
her husband in youth and the son in old age. After entering the husband's
house, her individuality was completely lost.
However, there were some good
developments like Indira Gandhi who became the first woman prime minister of
the country in 1966. Sucheta Kriplani became Chief Minister of UP, Kiran Bedi became
the first lady IPS, Kamaljeet Sandhu, first gold medallist in Asian Games, Bechendri
Pal, first Indian woman on Everest, Nobel Prize given to Mother Teresa, Fatima
Bibi became first lady judge Supreme Court, Medha Patkar social worker are some
of the women who introduced their intelligence, leadership capacity and
strength and marked their names in history.
Change
The time after the Silver Jubilee
of Independence proved to be a paradise for development. The development of
computers and other technology in the country, the emergence of the TV age, the
establishment of large industries with good infrastructure, has written development
milestones in the country. The world of Bollywood, fashion and entertainment
underwent revolutionary changes. This innovation helped Women and there was a
significant change in their situation.
Today, women in India are no less than men
and not imprisoned in the walls of the house. They are highly educated,
doctors, engineers, scientists and astronauts and are also occupying the
highest positions of all major institutions. They are free to choose their
spouse, choose what clothes to wear and live their preferred lifestyle. About
34 Acts are effective in the Constitution to protect their security and
interests. Women have proved that they are better than men, not at par.
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