The Position of Womanin India and Necessity of Woman's Empowerment
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Abstract
The position of women during ancient time was quite intricate due to some of the contradictory affirmation in various other religions doctrine. Not only in religious book but the views of woman differ indifferent states and cities. In some areas woman was considered to be equal to men but the other states woman was treated in hatred and burden for the nation. This is the real reason the country India is still a developing nation and some sociologists faces difficulty in assessing the position of women in India. This paper will discuss about the position of women during ancient time and woman"s empowerment. In this paper it will illustrate about the woman empowerment India and its issues and impacts of empowerment. In this present scenario where men and women is walking hand in hand in all aspects of fields. Thus, the issue of woman empowerment is an acute matter to be looked upon. As still now the position of women is delusion and misconception in actuality. One can see how women is treated and tortured by the evil hands of society but no-one has taken a concrete steps to protect the woman. Though the rights and duties of women is clearly enshrined in the books of constitution. The constitution grants and guarantees rights and equality to woman but it also authorises the nation take effective steps towards constructive intolerance 1. But now the position of women has somewhat changed as woman come and participate in the decisions of Parliament. Men of present generation also upholds their women as a superior element in all matters of their life. Woman are a supporter and guider to the nation. Woman also plays a significant role in the conservation of environment. As woman was considered to be a 'Prakriti' which means nature through the Indian philosophy. As the woman is a cultivator and nourisherwhich supports a bud to bloom into the new society. Therefore, the woman is the one who strongly believe in to conservation and protection of environment as environment is one of the essential aspect which needs to be taken care of. In recent times some brave ladies named MedhaPatekar who was a socialist, Maneka Gandhi who was an environmentalist are actively participating in the safeguarding and protection of environment. India cannot flourish until and unless the woman is not participated in the political, social, economic and environmental issues. It is basic responsibility of the nation to include the women in every aspect of life. Therefore, attempts have been made to increase the status of women in the society. Therefore, this paper is surrounded by the position and role of woman in India. As woman is the real being who can make, destroy and create the nation to attain success 2 .
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