Since ancient times, women have had a special place in our society. In our mythological texts, women are considered to be revered and divine. It has been our belief that the divine powers reside only where the entire female race is looked upon with respect and prestige.
No family, society or nation can progress in the true sense unless it gives up discrimination, humiliation or inferiority complex against women.
In ancient times, Indian women were seen with special respect and reverence. Countless Indian women like Sita, Sati-Savitri, Anasuya, Gayatri etc. have proved their special place. In the society at that time, the presence of women was considered important in the performance of any specific work.
Later, after many attacks on the country, changes started coming in the condition of Indian women too. Woman’s own uniqueness and her place in the society went on becoming inferior. By the time of the British rule, the condition of Indian women became very worrying.
Whereas, today’s era is an era of change. Unprecedented change can also be seen in the condition of Indian women. After independence, many social reformers, social workers and our governments have paid special attention to women’s upliftment and have tried to reveal its importance in all sections of society and nation.
As a result, today women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men. It has proved its usefulness in almost all fields including science and technology. The day is not far when the combined efforts of all men and women will be fruitful and our country will be one of the other leading countries in the world.
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