The empowerment process has already begun. We are now
witnessing a steady improvement in the enrollment of women in schools, colleges
and even in profession institutes. Their health is better as compared to
earlier decades. In this decade, women are entering into the job market in
increasing numbers. They are showing their skills even in non-traditional
sectors like police, defence, administration, media and research fields.
Twenty-six laws have been enacted so far to protect women from various crimes.
The recent law on the 'protection of women against domestic violence' satisfies
the long pending demand of the women activities. In the political field, the
reservation for women is a significant step forward towards their political
empowerment. When thirty-three percent reservation for women in Parliament
becomes a reality, women's voice will be heard in the highest forum of
democracy. The day, women of India will reach zenith in their empowerment.
Some qualities to be acquired by women to become truly
empowered are awareness about risk prevailing at home, in work place, in
traveling and staying outside home. They should have political, legal, economic
and health awareness. They should have knowledge about support groups and
positive attitudes towards life. They should get goals for future and strive to
achieve them with courage. The best gift parents today can give to their
daughters is education. If women choose to be ignorant then all the efforts taken
by the Government and women activists will go in vain. Even in twenty-fifth
century, they will remain backward and will be paying a heavy price for their
dependence. So, it is a wake-up call for women to awake from their deep slumber
and understand the true meaning of their empowerment. In the end I would like
to conclude with the following words, "Women as the motherhood of the
nation should be strong, aware and alert".
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