Upon listening to sayings like "I wish you to father a thousand sons" or "Raising a daughter is like watering the neighbor's garden" and knowing the statistics on infanticide, feticide, honor crimes, sexual exploitation, chastity and forced sexual darkness, the question that arises is: why are laws that have already been passed in favor of women not implemented in India?
The main reason could be that there is a conflict between Domestic and Customary law. The latter consists of traditions and customs not included in any governmental regulation. In addition, a high percentage of women have no access to the judicial system due to illiteracy and lack of knowledge or money.
Despite the generalized view that Indian women are weak, they are able to introspect on their subordinate status. That is why organizations like Naya Nagar offer Indian women Mahila Mandal, voluntary associations of women who want to be heard before the government while working together to improve their community. This way, women have a chance to go against stereotypes and convey their concerns and desire for change to politicians.
A Mahila Mandal fights human rights violations, sexism, religious sexism and homophobia. It exerts pressure on the government from a human rights perspective by mobilizing communities and using democratic, non-bellicose procedures.
These women are present in the sphere of power of their community by organizing themselves, assuming leadership and mediating between groups. Just the same, there is still a long way to go. It is necessary for every world citizen to adopt an open and responsible attitude so that everyone in this world is responsible for human development.
Source. huffingtonpost.com
