The post- independence period in India saw a lot of focus on the topic of women in India. We have seen a multifold of change from a social and economic point of view towards the Indian women. The below article gives a glimpse of the changing avatar of the 'woman' in India
The typical Indian woman was stereotyped to be traditional, caring, putting family before herself, very active (read “on her toes morning to evening” with unending supply of energy). She was expected to be talented in cooking and art and be the know-all about her house and the family. She would sleep after everyone in the house and wakeup before everyone (even before sunrise).
It was every woman’s endeavor to be the ideal housewife, ideal daughter-in-law and an ideal mother. She wouldn’t think twice before sacrificing her choice, wish, dream, ambition, passion for her family.
The stereotyped Indian woman
It was every woman’s endeavor to be the ideal housewife, ideal daughter-in-law and an ideal mother. She wouldn’t think twice before sacrificing her choice, wish, dream, ambition, passion for her family.
The breaking of the stereotype
While the change in her attitude is gradual, the Indian woman has started opening up. Her priorities are changing from being available at home at all times to being social.
In an urban setup, we see this change in attitude taking place rapidly; where we see that the woman is willing to juggle between work and life, herself and her family. She is now willing to explore opportunities and experiences outside of her home, with her group of friends or colleagues, or even in social circles of mums with kids of similar age as hers.
This change, however, is gradual in a rural or semi urban setup. In smaller towns, we see smaller groups of women gathering every month - they call it Mahila Mandals. She actively participates in such social gatherings in her neighborhood. She is now finding her slices of freedom at such meetings, exploring new interests or participating in various programs run by companies in her locality, for instance being Shakti Ammas (of HUL Shakti initiative) etc – needless to say, at no compromises with family.
The Indian woman is thus seen to be aspiring to make an impression in the society she belongs to and to even fulfill her own dreams.
In an urban setup, we see this change in attitude taking place rapidly; where we see that the woman is willing to juggle between work and life, herself and her family. She is now willing to explore opportunities and experiences outside of her home, with her group of friends or colleagues, or even in social circles of mums with kids of similar age as hers.
This change, however, is gradual in a rural or semi urban setup. In smaller towns, we see smaller groups of women gathering every month - they call it Mahila Mandals. She actively participates in such social gatherings in her neighborhood. She is now finding her slices of freedom at such meetings, exploring new interests or participating in various programs run by companies in her locality, for instance being Shakti Ammas (of HUL Shakti initiative) etc – needless to say, at no compromises with family.
The Indian woman is thus seen to be aspiring to make an impression in the society she belongs to and to even fulfill her own dreams.
