Women In Different Era

1. Vedic Time

Status of women – It is my privilege to write about status of women. I will make you all aware of the status of women and their contribution through this article. 

If we are taking about vedic period, vedic period was better for women, we used to give women equal status of men. In the Vedic period, the society respected women like a goddess. At that time women dominated.  The woman used to take care of the family.

At that time, children were also identified with their mother, such as Devaki Nandan and Yashoda Nandan Lord Krishna, Ganga’s son Bhishma, 5 Pandavas were also known as their mother Kunti. And people used to call Karna as Radhe because of the name of his mother Radha.

The practice of malpractice was also not there in this era. If there was a malpractice during this period, then Lord Rama’s mother Kosalya Kekai and Sumitra would also have to commit sati after the death of their father, but nothing like this happened.

Even in our Vedas, women were given the same respect and rights as men.  We have 4 Vedas, of which Rigveda is the oldest. In Rigveda also, the name of Brahmavadini women along with Brahmagyaanee men also appears.  Among them, Viswara Lopa, Mudra, Ghosa, Indrani, Devayani etc. are prominent. The status of women in the Vedic period was good.

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2. Medival Time.

In the medival period the exploition of women started incraesing. Due to external aggresion the status of women in the society started being wrose. They were explioted. Status of women was not good on this period.

The condition of women started deteriorating in the medieval period. There was a split among the Indian kings, which was taken advantage of by outsiders. By attacking here, he wanted to establish his empire here. When men were killed in war, they exploited the women of those men.  He would keep them as slaves with them or give them as gifts to others.

Do you know about these things of –Practice of sati.

Due to external aggression, the system of purdah came in our society.  After the death of her husband, the practice of Sati started, she also started burning with her. Child marriages started taking place, girls would get married at an early age.  Gradually women started being deprived of their rights. Women were simply confined to their homes.  They were not allowed to know outside.

During this time the doors of education of women were completely closed. Women were just confined to their household chores. In the medieval period, women were almost taken away from their freedom.  She had become dependent only on men. This led to the rise of patriarchy.  And gradually our society became male dominated. Women were reduced to just four walls.t The status of women in the society was also not good.

3. Some great people contributed in improving the condition of women.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy also opposed the atrocities on women at that time. Roy also opposed the practice of Sati. When a woman’s husband died. So she too was burnt along with her husband. Roy had agitated against the practice of Sati in 1818.

After some time in 1829 it was declared illegal, and was abolished forever. Roy had said that the development of the country is not possible without improving the status of women. He said that women should also get equal opportunities as men, so that they can show their abilities and qualities.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar also contributed in improving the condition of women. He made a lot of efforts and agitated for widow remarriage. After the death of her husband in the society, a widowed woman used to feel backward. With the efforts of Vidyasagar, the Widow Act was passed in 1856. Due to which widowed women got the right to remarry.

Savitri Bai Phule was a Marathi poet and Indian social reformer. She fought a lot for women’s right to education. After completing her teacher’s education, she started tutoring the local girls nearby.

Due to which the status of women should be improved at the educational level. Along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, she also established schools. Where girls and women can get education.

Pandita Ramabai was the first feminist thinker who raised her voice for women. Ramabai wanted to make women aware of their rights. She wanted to end the practice of child marriage. Because due to this girls are not able to complete their education. After marriage she goes to her husband’s house, and is bound by family bond. She lives her life in four walls.

Ramabai says that women should not depend on men. They have to do everything by asking men. Ramabai had said that women have to be self-reliant and educated, so that they become a good citizen. Ramabai made a lot of efforts to improve the condition of women.

4. Even In The Colonial Period, Women Were Fighting For Thier Rights.

Women also made significant contribution in the freedom struggle. Fought for her country and rights, which would improve the status of women.

A young woman who lost her husband after marriage. The British did not allow him and his child to rule. But still he did not give up.  And he rebelled against them. She said, we will fight so that our future generations can celebrate their freedom. The name of this great lady was Rani Lakshmi Bai. The people of India say, That sword was old in the seventeenth century, we heard the story in the mouth of Bundele Harbolo.

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Once a man asked Swami Vivekananda a question that why Indian women do not shake hands with others. So Swami Vivekananda replied very politely that can your queen here shake hands with a common citizen. Then that person replied to him no, he can’t get it.  Then Swami Vivekananda said that the women of our place are no less than a queen, so they do not shake hands with everyone.

5. After 1947 The Constitution Was Made In Which Women Got Thier Rights.

Which cannot be violated. There some rights given to women by the constitution:-

1. Domestic violence prevention law – This Act was passed in 2005. The purpose of this act is to protect women from domestic violence and to provide them legal protection. To improve the status of women at the domestic level.

2. Law aginst female feticide – Most of the families want that a boy should be born in their house, not a girl. Because of which girls were killed in the embryo itself. This act was passed during the British rule, whose purpose was to stop female feticide.

3. Meternity – This act provides employment security to women. When a woman is pregnant, she needs time to take care of her baby. The Maternity Act gives them these rights. It will not affect their employment. A woman can also take leave if she has an abortion.

4. Right to vote – The right to vote is equal for all. Be it male or female. This will improve the status of women at the political level. In the 2014 elections, women cast more votes than men. In politics also, seats have been reserved for women. So that he showed his ability and talent in the political field.

5. Equal pay – This Act was passed in 1963. This is the Equal Pay Act. Which avoids gender discrimination in pay rates. So that women also get equal pay as men.

6. Property rights – According to the 2005 amendment in the Hindu Succession Act of 1956, daughters also have equal rights in the property of the father.

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6. Even After Independence, Women Played Their Role In Every Field.

1. India’s first female president – Pratibha Patil.

2. First women PM of India – Indra Gandhi.

3. First women IPS – Kiran Bedi.

4. First women IAS – Anna Rajam Malhotra.

5. First Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal – Mary Kom.

6. The first women to go to space – Kalpana Chawla.

7. India’s first female teacher – Savitribai Phule.

Recently, India’s Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu became 2021 Miss Universe, And before that Manushi Chhillar became the Miss world 2017. Hima Das, Geeta Phogat, PV Sindhu and other girls and women. Who has made a name for himself in the sports world. The status of women has improved after independence.

A woman who was a teacher in the early part of her life has today become the 15th President of India, and the second woman President. Her name is Draupadi Murmu, she is born in Odisha. She was also the Governor of Jharkhand state from 2015 to 2021.

His family condition was not good between 2009 and 2014. In these five years, she lost her two young sons and husband. But due to these painful circumstances, she did not give up and got engaged in public welfare service. And today he is on the highest post of India. In India, the President is the first citizen of the country.

7. Famous Female Faces Of PM Modi’s Cabinet.

Today women are also active in politics. Today the status of women in politics is better than before.

1. Former Chief Minister – Sushma Swaraj before 2019.

2.Minister of finance – Nirmala Sitharaman.

3.Minister of child development and women – Smriti Irani.

Women give competition to men, they are not less than men in every field. Women’s contribution is in every field, home-family, economic, political, social, cultural, sports.

8. Role Of A Women In Our Home.

Today the status of women in the family has improved. A daughter is the happiness of her home. Later after marriage she becomes Lakshmi of the other’s house. Takes care of that house, takes care of everyone. Take care of the elders of the house, cook the morning food to the husband, prepare the children for school. Whenever a child comes back from school, he first beats his mother.

Then after everyone comes in evening to have dinner, the life of women goes on like this. In the happiness of everyone, she forgets her happiness somewhere. First daughter then sister then a mother, then grandmother. Similarly, women spend their lives in the happiness of their families. Women make up the family, and the family the home.  Home makes the society, and society contributes to the making of the country. Without women neither the house can run, nor the society, nor the country can develop. Development and women have the same contribution as men.

                                                    

Daughter is not a tension.

Daughter is equal to ten sons.