Essays

Introduction. In olden times women in India had the place of slaves Men considered them weaker. Hence they imprisoned them within the four walls of home. In other words, Men lorded over them and kept them under their thumb. The girls were taught to obey their husbands blindly after their marriage.

Their position in free India. Now India is changing fast. Still the women are treated as inferior to men. A. female child, girl, is not welcomed in an Indian house. She is looked upon as a curse for the family Parents think a girl a decree on them. Hence girl is not treated in the manner in which the boy is treated. As wife she is no better. She has always to obey her husband. She depends on her husband even for bread Even education could not bring change ''n the outlook of the educated husband. An educated husband likes to keep his wife confined within the four walls. He is not willing to give her freedom to move out of the home. She must get his permission to go out.

Some changes in the position of women. Free India is passing through many changes. Social change is visible everywhere. The change in the condition of women in the country is taking place, though the change is gradual. She is coming into her own. She can no longer be kept as a domestic servant or a free cook in the house.

Now she has to play an important role in the development of the country she is getting higher education. She is surpassing boys in academic excellence. No distinction of the past is now made in the matter of education between boys and girls. Education is a promise to improve the position of women in India.

Right of vote. In free India like man a woman has the equal right of vote. She is therefore now coming out of the four walls to take an active part in public affairs. She is growing self-assertive. Her voice is now as forceful as that of man. She fights for her rights with boldness No politician or leader can now afford to rise against her right. Sins an equal say or voice in making and unmaking the Government.

Certain changes to better her lot. Hindu law has been amended and changed greatly. Important changes have been made in the Hindu Marriage Act. Women have been given the right to divorce in certain cases. The Hindu Succession Act has given the daughters the right to paternal property. These changes have raised the position of women in society.

All careers are opened to women. All careers and the doors Of Services have been thrown open to women. They are taking to the professions of doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, engineer, M.L.A's, M.P's , Deputy Minister, Ministers, Governors, Ambassadors and

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Conclusion. To sum up women in India are on the march. They can no longer be dominated over by men.