Women and men have been and
will always be equal in the sight of God. Verily God created women for men, and
men for women. The most beloved of people before God are the most steadfast and
those who have surpassed others in their love for God, exalted be His
glory....!!
-Baha’i writings-
“The origin of a child is a mother, a
woman… She shows a man what loving, caring and sharing is all about..” said Sushmita Sen, India’s first Miss Universe,
in the final round of the contest. An answer which was greeted with tremendous
applause and which probably, led her to win the crown.
Indeed a woman’s essence lies in her innate ability to
care, love and sacrifice for the other. She plays an all-enveloping character
of a mother, daughter, wife and sister as a friend, nurturer, guide and partner
from time to time. Emotional and vulnerable, sometimes erratic, sometimes serene,
she displays a wonderful range of emotions from being patient to being
extremely vivacious and courageous at times.
Tormented and subjugated throughout all times and ages,
women have fought their way through exploitation, harassment, and have managed
to secure their rights in the public domain. In spite of continuing
exploitation and injustice against women both in the domestic and work sector
today, several milestones have been achieved in terms of education, freedom of
choice and liberty, equality etc. With growing literacy and financial
independence women feel more empowered today to assert their right to a life of
dignity and self worth. The International Women's Day celebrated on 8th March
is a universal day for all women around the world. It endows women across the
globe with a sense of honour, dignity and self respect for being the person
that they are. This day marks a celebration of the economic, social, cultural
and political achievements made by women over the years.
What does The Women’s Day really signify? Is it a day
when by some unspoken signal women are given their rightful place in society? I
sincerely wish there was some way in which we could check how many less dowry
deaths there were; or how many men decided not to hit their wives; or how many
more girls were encouraged to get an education… The list is endless....!!!
Last but not the least let’s take a look at what happens
on Women's Day...? Are all mothers given the day off from their parenting
duties? Do their husbands and children pause for a moment to think about what
their wives and mothers do for them on a daily basis? Is this the appointed day
for them to show their appreciation? Is this just a day for feminists to climb
on to their soapboxes and roll out their speeches on women's right...? No
dear friends according to me every day is Women's day ...So here’s Celebrating
US....!!!
Tina Olyai
Director LAHS
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