Problems of urban women

Evangeline D'Souza

Jun 30

The value of women in society has come into sharper focus in recent years. Nowadays, when promoting women's empowerment is a top priority in every country, everyone is ready to declare their support for women. Not just in impoverished and disadvantaged countries, but also in affluent ones, yet the problems faced by women are on the rise. Women have been marginalized and discriminated against for a very long time.

Here are some of the most common problems faced by women in India:

Overcoming gender bias: Patriarchy drags down women no matter how much they advance. In this nation, discrimination based on caste, gender, and age is pervasive. Even though women in this country have equal rights, the truth is very different. People can fail to recognize discrimination when it occurs solely through verbal communication.
Violence against women: Despite several regulations and programs, gender-based violence remains a significant public health issue in India. It is also true that despite tough laws against it, human rights breaches continue to occur. This is the grim and sad reality.
Workplace challenges: Women do not get paid equally to men despite working just as hard and efficiently as men do. This still needs to be rectified. They ought to be compensated for their job, not for their gender. Furthermore, companies to this day, factor in whether a woman is married or not, before giving her the job.
Unwanted sexual remarks or advances: No matter where a woman goes, she can't escape this problem. There appears to be nowhere a woman may feel secure, whether it be at home, the bus stop, a market, or an educational institution. The emotional turmoil and trauma that comes with it just add to the pain.
Being judged on how women dress: We are aware that how we dress has no bearing on our personalities or character, but not everyone is aware of this. A woman's character will always be identified by her outfit, regardless of what she wears. No matter how admirable a person she is, if she wears a short dress, she will be seen as a lady with a weak character. Men, on the other hand, don't experience this. On top of this, while a guy is never reminded that sexually assaulting or molesting a woman is inappropriate and punishable by law, a woman is always warned not to wear some dress or top to avoid getting involved in a situation that might lead to sexual assault.
Marriage-related pressure: It is past time for society to realize that a woman is not just a pressure cooker but also a human being. And she decided to be married. Her age also has nothing to do with getting married. In addition to creating the "ideal age for a woman to marry" for us. If a woman decides to remain unmarried for an extended period, her family and neighbours begin to doubt her modesty.

How is any of this fair?

In today's world, women are an essential part of society, yet they continue to face these problems. A change is needed; a change is essential to end these monstrosities that continue to take place in society.

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