The reservation of seats and jobs for women indicates that they are fragile?
Reservation in any field or area indicates that someone or some group in particular is socially backward or not at par as compared to the rest of the people. Hence, I would definitely not agree that reservation of seats and jobs for women indicates that they are fragile, because they are not. There are a few seats that have been reserved for the SC, ST and OBC in the Parliament. Does that mean they are fragile? No, they just lack representation. They are not at par with the rest of the Indians as they are slightly backward, which is exactly why they require reservation to help their upliftment take place. Reservation of seats and jobs for women also exists for the same reason, i.e. to provide them representation and support in a pro-men society that does not see their worth. Women in our society are considered socially backward and not at par with the rest of the population as the society has always looked down upon them and the law supports them for the law is well aware of the same.
In various jobs, the criteria of employment is in the favor of men, which is why reservation for women is definitely required to empower them and uplift them till they reach at par with the rest of the human population one day. Also, women are a minority as compared to the number of men in our society which is why it is just and fair to provide them reservation like any other minority group or socially backward class or tribe. If women and men had been at a comfortably equal ratio with each other, this would never have been a problem. Also, not like reservation of women goes upto the extent of 50% opportunity snatched from men. The seats and jobs that are reserved for women are limited in number and the sole motive and objective behind is to help women and empower them so that they can come at par with others, and one day reach a point where they will no longer require reservation of any kind in this society. Also, in a society like ours, where women are constantly poked and pushed and reminded that they are not expected by the society to stand on their own feet and be independent, it is a must to provide employment to women even by reservation, in order to empower them and remind them that there is still hope. They are not fragile, rather the society where they need reservation is.
A woman myself,
Shubhangini Shaktawat