As 8th of March gets closer, our newspapers are bombarded with advertisements for jewellery, dresses and other feminine products which are somehow linked with women empowerment and better status in society. One day for celebrating all the women in the world, but is it truly a celebration?
The capital of our country is seen as the biggest crime capital and yet we celebrate women's day. Girls all over the country get abused and bullied through their school years, some become victims to attacks or suicides and still we celebrate women's day. A woman's sexuality and ideas of self-stimulation are still seen as taboos in the Indian context, not allowing us to explore ourselves and completely get in touch with ourselves. And yet, we still have the audacity to celebrate women's day.
In my opinion, women's day is a redundant celebration until and unless we make women feel celebrated. We make her feel welcomed in our lives, make her cherish each day of living and make her believe that we need her more than anything else in the world. And most importantly, thank her for doing all that she does, not expecting anything in return but maybe just a quiet afternoon with a book and herself. Then, and only then, will we be truly justifying "celebrating women". So, dear women in our lives, thank you for everything that you do everyday regardless of the weather, time, place or situation.
All said and done, here's a shout out to all women, from all fields and careers, all backgrounds and cultures, all countries of the world, happy women's day. This is in hope that by the next time this day comes, we make you feel more as an individual who has her own life and voice, rather than a victim of patriarchal dominance.
The capital of our country is seen as the biggest crime capital and yet we celebrate women's day. Girls all over the country get abused and bullied through their school years, some become victims to attacks or suicides and still we celebrate women's day. A woman's sexuality and ideas of self-stimulation are still seen as taboos in the Indian context, not allowing us to explore ourselves and completely get in touch with ourselves. And yet, we still have the audacity to celebrate women's day.
In my opinion, women's day is a redundant celebration until and unless we make women feel celebrated. We make her feel welcomed in our lives, make her cherish each day of living and make her believe that we need her more than anything else in the world. And most importantly, thank her for doing all that she does, not expecting anything in return but maybe just a quiet afternoon with a book and herself. Then, and only then, will we be truly justifying "celebrating women". So, dear women in our lives, thank you for everything that you do everyday regardless of the weather, time, place or situation.
All said and done, here's a shout out to all women, from all fields and careers, all backgrounds and cultures, all countries of the world, happy women's day. This is in hope that by the next time this day comes, we make you feel more as an individual who has her own life and voice, rather than a victim of patriarchal dominance.
Well said, A!
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