Authors : Rajesh N. Sonkusare
Page Nos : 474-476
Description :
Universe comprises two genders - masculine and feminine (unless we consider non- binary to be a bonafide gender) and the creator has made both of them equal. The two genders are not only equal but they are interdependent for producing new progeny to keep the human race proliferating.
The article goes on to explain the feminist preponderance in our day to day routine quoting words like Sandhya (evening), Nisha (night) and nidra (sleep) all of which are feminine. In such a society, where the woman is placed on such a high pedestal, at least in theory and theology, why such social evils are prevalent against women is a question that all of us need to ask ourselves!
Feminism should aim for a step ahead to produce women who set the trend and lay down norms for society, women who are writers, talkers and opinion makers! And while we shall continue to face hurdles in the progress of this movement, ultimately, the onus is on the males - fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, colleagues - to contribute to the success of this movement as the change in mindset has to be holistic and not gender specific.
