"Women's Day"

Unusually,Devashree was the first caller of my day.A cheerful 'Happy Women's Day' followed an
enthusiastic 'Hello'.And me,personally in opposition of celebrating such days,started thinking about the so called day that was being celebrated.It is ironic that 60 years after India became
a Republic we are stil struggling to create a space for our women-perhaps the most neglected
minority in our country.Make the girl child the main focus of our educational schemes,give her
the opportunity to get ahead on a level playing field of life,and see the difference!(AS qouted
by Shobhaa De)


Why only women's day?We never celebrate Men's day...do we?The answer to this question is simple.The basic need to celebrate this day must have come from the guilt of exploiting women right?All 'Men' have always been dominating the society for centuries together not only in India,
but all over the world.And for which reason?God knows!Oh what I think of Women's Day etc?
I think nothing actually, it's overrated and another product of Hallmark. The only positive
outcome of such days are the special funds and programs allocated by development bodies.


Giving a gift to ur mother or sister on account of this day,giving respect to all women in ur
life by listening to them all day(and on just one day!)... Is this all we expect?Is expecting the same respect every single day of our lives wrong?Eveteasing,rapes,molestation...Its we all
who face these horrors each day and WE oursleves are blamed for these sonditions of ours?
Not fair!


Womanhood is something I can give myself a complete low down on - provided my sick baby doesn't wake up screaming. Some totally random thoughts on being a woman - an outcome of my current state of mind. A woman:

* Always assumes responsibility of diffusing a conflicting situation in the family no matter how far she is from the cause.

* Is the one who cancels all exciting plans on an annual vacation to be with a sick child.

* Is always responsible for issues with the household help.

* Even in modern times being an ambitious career woman knowing her full potential yet sitting
at home taking care of a toddler can be fun and fulfilling.


Somehow,I feel like laughing on all the men who think women are the weaker sections of the
society.Dont you?Arent WE,the WOMEN equal,and sometimes better than our own brothers?Isnt the President of our country a woman?Dont WE lead some of the most prestigious law firms,hospitals,companies all over the world?


And for all the guys reading this blog...you are here because of ur mom,a woman,dude!So just keep in mind the next time you pass comments on a girl...u might be teasing your future Boss!Yet,on a more celebratory note,Happy International Women's Day.This greeting also goes to all the wonderful men who enrich our lives.Thank you for being there,guys!